Greek Lexicon Entry
φυλάσσω
shâmar
New Testament
Definition
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
Etymology & Derivation
probably from G5443 (φυλή) through the idea of isolation;
Related Entries
φύλαξ
phýlax
a watcher or sentry
φυλακτήριον
phylaktḗrion
a guard-case, i
διαφυλάσσω
diaphylássō
to guard thoroughly, i
φυλή
phylḗ
an offshoot, i
φυλακή
phylakḗ
a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time
English Translations (KJV)
1 English word(s) are translated from G5442 in the King James Bible, appearing a total of 12 times.