φράσσω

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φράσσω

Greek transliteration

phrassō

Simplified transliteration

phrasso

Principal Parts

-, ἔφραξα, -, -, ἐφράγην

Strong's number

5420

GK Number

5852

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

v-2b

Gloss

to shut; (pass.) to be stopped, silenced

Definition

to fence in;, by impl. to obstruct, stop, close up, Heb. 11:33; met. to silence, put to silence, Rom. 3:19; 2 Cor. 11:10*

Romans 3:19	Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced (phragē \| φραγῇ \| aor pass subj 3 sg) and the whole world may be held accountable to God.
2 Corinthians 11:10	As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will (phragēsetai \| φραγήσεται \| fut pass ind 3 sg) not be put to silence (phragēsetai \| φραγήσεται \| fut pass ind 3 sg) in the districts of Achaia.
Hebrews 11:33	who through faith conquered kingdoms, brought about justice, obtained what was promised; who shut (ephraxan \| ἔφραξαν \| aor act ind 3 pl) the mouths of lions,

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