ΦΥΛΑΚΙΟΝ, φυλακιον
PHYLAKION, phylakion
Sounds Like: foo-LA-kee-on
Translations: watch-tower, a watch-tower, prison, a prison, guard-house, a guard-house, cell, a cell
From the root: ΦΥΛΑΚΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a small place of confinement or observation. It can mean a watch-tower, a place from which to keep watch over something, or a prison/guard-house, a place where someone is held captive or guarded. Its meaning depends on the context, but it generally implies a structure for guarding or holding.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G5438 (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, ΦΥΛΑΚΙΟΝ.
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- ΦΥΛΑΚΙ — watch-post, a watch-post, watchtower, a watchtower, prison, a prison, guardhouse, a guardhouse
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