Greek word study
φυλάσσω G5442
- Transliteration
- phylássō
- KJV glosses
- beward, keep (self), observe, save
Lexical summary
to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively)
by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively)
by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information