Know the Word.

Greek word

phrouréō

φρουρέω

What it means

to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel

to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect

Where it comes from

from a compound of pró (πρό) and horáō (ὁράω)

How the King James translates it

  • kept3
  • garrison1
  • keep1

Every place it appears 5

2 Corinthians11:32
Galatians3:23
Philippians4:7
1 Peter1:5