Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |