ΚΑΤΑΦΡΑΣΣΩ, καταφρασσω
KATAPHRASSŌ, kataphrassō
Sounds Like: kah-tah-FRAS-soh
Translations: to fence in, to enclose, to fortify, to barricade, to wall up
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΦΡΑΣΣΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb φράσσω (phrassō), meaning 'to fence in' or 'to block'. The combined meaning is to fence in thoroughly, to enclose completely, or to fortify strongly. It describes the action of building a protective barrier or wall around something, often for defense or security. It implies a complete and robust enclosure.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G2692 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΑΤΑΦΡΑΣΣΟΜΕΝΟΙ — being fortified, being protected, being barricaded, being hedged about
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