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Strong's G5439 φυλακίζω (phylakizo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5439 — cabib (“circuit”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5439
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G5439 Quick Answer

Strong's G5439 φυλακίζω (phulakizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phulakizo (foo-lak-id'-zo) v. 1. to incarcerate [from G5441] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include imprisoned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
phulakizo (foo-lak-id'-zo) v. 1. to incarcerate [from G5441]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
imprisoned

Meaning and Definition

phulakizo (foo-lak-id'-zo) v. 1. to incarcerate [from G5441] KJV: imprison Root(s): G5441

Original Word
φυλακίζω
Transliteration
phulakizo
Derivation
Root: φύλαξ R1: 5441
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5439. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G5439 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phulakizo, 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.

imprisoned Acts 22:19

How Strong's G5439 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G5439 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 G5439 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 22:19 KJV

And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G5439.

Acts 22:19 New Testament, KJV
And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5439, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 22:19

Strong's G5439 FAQ

What does phylakizo (φυλακίζω) mean?

Phylakizo (Strong's G5439) is a Greek word most simply glossed "imprison". phulakizo (foo-lak-id'-zo) v. 1. to incarcerate [from G5441]

How many times is phylakizo (φυλακίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G5439 across 1 book.

Where can I study phylakizo (φυλακίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5439 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate phylakizo (φυλακίζω)?

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