φρουρέω phrouréō

Meaning

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

In the King James Version: keep (with a garrison)

Derivation: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G3708 (ὁράω);

Where it is used

• 2 Corinthians 11:32 In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me.
• Galatians 3:23 Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.
• Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.