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φράσσω G5420

G5420 is the Greek word φράσσω, transliterated phrássō. The King James Version most often renders it stopped.

Word: φράσσωTransliteration: phrássōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to fence or inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figuratively, to silence).

Where it comes from

apparently a strengthening form of the base of G5424 (φρήν).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

stopped 2×stop 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: stop.

Verses using φράσσω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 3:19 · KJV

Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

2 Corinthians 11:10 · KJV

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

Hebrews 11:33 · KJV

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Common questions

What does Strong's G5420 mean?

G5420 is the Greek word φράσσω (phrássō), meaning to fence or inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figuratively, to silence).

How is G5420 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it stopped (2 times), stop (1 time).

How many times does G5420 appear in the Bible?

φράσσω (phrássō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5420 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a strengthening form of the base of G5424 (φρήν).

Nearby entries

G5417 · φραγελλόω — to whip, i.e. lash as a public punishment G5418 · φραγμός — a fence, or inclosing barrier (literally or…G5419 · φράζω — to indicate (by word or act), i.e…G5421 · φρέαρ — a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining or…G5422 · φρεναπατάω — to be a mind-misleader, i.e. delude G5423 · φρεναπάτης — a mind-misleader, i.e. seducer

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