ΦΥΛΑΚΤΙΚΟΣ, φυλακτικος
PHYLAKTIKOS, phylaktikos
Sounds Like: foo-lak-tee-KOS
Translations: fit for preserving, preservative, protective, guarding, watchful
From the root: ΦΥΛΑΚΤΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This adjective describes something that is capable of guarding, preserving, or protecting. It refers to a quality or characteristic of being watchful or having the ability to keep something safe. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or an action that serves a protective function.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (or Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular)
Strong’s number: G5443 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΦΥΛΑΚΤΙΚΩΤΕΡΟΥΣ — more watchful, more cautious, more careful, more observant, more protective
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