Greek Study
φÏουÏÎω
A readable Greek dictionary entry from Strong's Concordance. Definitions help with word study; the meaning in a verse still depends on context.
James Strong, Strong's Greek Bible Dictionary; CrossWire SWORD StrongsGreek module 2.0; historical public-domain lexicon wording preserved.
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<entryFree n="5432"> <orth>φÏουÏÎω</orth><lb/> <orth type="writing">frourevw</orth> <orth rend="bold" type="trans">phroureo</orth> <pron rend="italic">{froo-reh'-o}</pron> <def> from a compound of 4253 and 3708; to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect:--keep (with a garrison). Compare 5083. <lb/> see GREEK for 4253 <lb/> see GREEK for 3708 <lb/> see GREEK for 5083 </def> </entryFree>