In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
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φρουρέω
G5432 · phrouréō · froo-reh'-o · Greek
Strong’s definition
to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
KJV usage
:--keep (with a garrison).
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Mapped occurrences
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.