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The meaning of φράσσω

Understanding phrássō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

apparently a strengthening form of the base of φρήν stop. - to fence or inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figurati...

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φράσσω

Phoneticfras'-so
Transliterationphrássō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a strengthening form of the base of φρήν stop. - to fence or inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figuratively, to silence)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Romans 3:19

Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

Word: φράσσω (phrássō)
Hebrews 11:33

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Word: φράσσω (phrássō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Romans
Book Distribution

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