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Strong's G5392 φιμόω (phimoo)

Phimoo means “muzzle” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5392 — neshek (“usury”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5392
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 8

Strong's G5392 Quick Answer

Strong's G5392 φιμόω (phimoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phimoo (fee-moh'-o) v. 1. to muzzle [from phimos (a muzzle)] It has 10 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include muzzle. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
phimoo (fee-moh'-o) v. 1. to muzzle [from phimos (a muzzle)]
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
muzzle

Meaning and Definition

phimoo (fee-moh'-o) v. 1. to muzzle [from phimos (a muzzle)] KJV: muzzle

Original Word
φιμόω
Transliteration
phimoo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5392. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to muzzle

Usage: φιμόω, -ῶ (φιμός, a muzzle), [in LXX: Deu.25:4 (חָסַם), Dan LXX Su 1:61, 4Ma.1:35 א R * ;] to muzzle: 1Co.9:9, 1Ti.5:18" (LXX) ; metaphorically, to put to silence: with accusative of person(s), Mat.22:34, 1Pe.2:15; pass., to be silenced, silent: Mat.22:12, Mrk.1:25 4:39, Luk.4:35.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5392 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phimoo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

muzzle 1 Corinthians 9:9

How Strong's G5392 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 8 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5392 (φιμόω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5392 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5392 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 22:12 KJV

And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

Matthew 22:34 KJV

But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

Mark 1:25 KJV

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

Strong's G5392 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 25:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn.

Strong's G5392 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 1:35 Septuagint / Brenton

For the affections of our appetites are resisted by the temperate understanding, and bent back again, and all the impulses of the body are reined in by reasoning.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5392.

Deuteronomy 25:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn.
Matthew 22:12 New Testament, KJV
And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
Matthew 22:34 New Testament, KJV
But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
Mark 1:25 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
Mark 4:39 New Testament, KJV
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Luke 4:35 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
1 Corinthians 9:9 New Testament, KJV
For it is written in the law of Moses, thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
1 Timothy 5:18 New Testament, KJV
For the scripture saith, thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
1 Peter 2:15 New Testament, KJV
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
4 Maccabees 1:35 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the affections of our appetites are resisted by the temperate understanding, and bent back again, and all the impulses of the body are reined in by reasoning.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5392, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5392 FAQ

What does phimoo (φιμόω) mean?

Phimoo (Strong's G5392) is a Greek word most simply glossed "muzzle". phimoo (fee-moh'-o) v. 1. to muzzle [from phimos (a muzzle)]

How many times is phimoo (φιμόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G5392 across 8 books.

Where can I study phimoo (φιμόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5392 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate phimoo (φιμόω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as muzzle. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5392 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5392, with linked reader references where each row is available.