Word Study
The meaning of “φυλακή”
Understanding phylakḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
G5438
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φυλακή
Phoneticfoo-lak-ay'
Transliterationphylakḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch. - a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person - figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
45 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
45x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Matthew10
Mark3
Luke8
John1
Acts16
2 Corinthians2
Hebrews1
1 Peter1
Revelation3
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Greek meaning of 'φυλακή' deepen your understanding of Matthew 24:43?