Strong’s G5438

φυλακή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

phulaké

Pronunciation

foo-lak-ay'

Definition

Guard, watch, prison, custody

Meaning

a watching, keeping guard; a guard, prison; imprisonment.

Usage

The Greek word "phulaké" primarily refers to a place of guarding or confinement, such as a prison or a watch post. It can also denote the act of keeping watch or being on guard. In the New Testament, it is used both literally, to describe physical imprisonment or custody, and metaphorically, to describe spiritual vigilance or the act of keeping watch.

Bible references

Matthew 5:25;Matthew 14:3;Matthew 14:10;Matthew 14:25;Matthew 18:30;Matthew 24:43;Matthew 25:36;Matthew 25:39;Matthew 25:43;Matthew 25:44;Mark 6:17;Mark 6:27;Mark 6:48;Luke 2:8;Luke 3:20;Luke 12:38;Luke 12:58;Luke 21:12;Luke 22:33;Luke 23:19;Luke 23:25;John 3:24;Acts 5:19;Acts 5:22;Acts 5:25