φύλαξ
A watcher or sentry
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What does φύλαξ (phýlax) mean in the Bible?
φύλαξ (phýlax) is a Greek word meaning "a watcher or sentry". φύλαξ, -ακος, ὁ (φυλάσσω), [in LXX for שָׁמַר, צוּר ;] a guard, keeper: Act. Affirms active divine preservation, balancing the command for believers to keep themselves.
Meaning
Why This Word Matters
Affirms active divine preservation, balancing the command for believers to keep themselves.
Affirms active divine preservation of believers. Jude 1:24–25
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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