ΝΥΚΤΟΦΥΛΑΚΕΩ, νυκτοφυλακεω
NYKTOPHYLAKEŌ, nyktophylakeō
Sounds Like: nik-toh-foo-la-KEH-oh
Translations: to keep watch by night, to watch at night, to stand guard at night
From the root: ΝΥΚΤΟΦΥΛΑΚΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from 'νύξ' (night) and 'φυλάσσω' (to guard, to watch). It specifically refers to the act of keeping watch or standing guard during the nighttime hours. It describes an action of vigilance or protection carried out in the dark.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G3572 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΝΥΚΤΟΦΥΛΑΚΕΩ.
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- ΝΥΚΤΟΦΥΛΑΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ — keeping watch by night, guarding by night, watching at night, a night watchman
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