Word Study

The meaning of φυλάσσω

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

G5442
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

φυλάσσω

Phoneticfoo-las'-so
Transliterationphylássō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from φυλή through the idea of isolation beward, keep (self), observe, save. - to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively) - by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

30 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 19:20

The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

Luke 11:28

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

Acts 21:25

As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.

Galatians 6:13

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
30x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Matthew1
Mark1
Luke6
John2
Acts8
Romans1
Galatians1
2 Thessalonians1
1 Timothy2
2 Timothy3
2 Peter2
1 John1
Jude1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'φυλάσσω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 19:20?