Original Word: φραγμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: phragmos
Pronunciation: frag-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (frag-mos')
Definition: a hedge, fence, partition.
Meaning: A fence, hedge, or wall; a structure that serves as a boundary or barrier.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φράσσω (phrássō), meaning "to fence in" or "to enclose."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1447 גָּדֵר (gader): A wall or fence, often used in the Old Testament to describe physical enclosures or boundaries.
• H2346 חוֹמָה (chomah): A wall, typically referring to city walls or fortifications, symbolizing protection and separation.

These Hebrew terms parallel the Greek φραγμός in their depiction of physical and metaphorical barriers, emphasizing themes of protection, division, and the potential for reconciliation through divine intervention.

Usage: The term φραγμός is used in the New Testament to describe physical barriers or enclosures, often metaphorically representing spiritual or social divisions.

Context: The Greek word φραγμός (phragmós) appears in the New Testament primarily in contexts that illustrate separation or protection. It is used to describe physical barriers that delineate spaces, such as a fence or hedge, but also carries metaphorical significance in illustrating spiritual truths.

In the Gospels, φραγμός is used in parables to convey deeper spiritual meanings. For instance, in Matthew 21:33, Jesus tells the Parable of the Tenants: "Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey." Here, the "wall" (φραγμός) signifies the protective measures taken by the landowner, symbolizing God's provision and care for His people.

Similarly, in Ephesians 2:14, Paul uses the term metaphorically to describe the division between Jews and Gentiles: "For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility." The "dividing wall" (φραγμός) represents the separation that existed under the Old Covenant, which Christ abolished through His sacrificial death, uniting all believers into one body.

The concept of φραγμός underscores the biblical theme of separation and reconciliation. While physical barriers can protect and define, spiritual barriers can hinder unity and fellowship. The New Testament usage of φραγμός highlights the transformative power of Christ's work in breaking down barriers and fostering unity among believers.

Word Origin
from phrassó
Definition
a fencing in, a fence
NASB Translation
barrier (1), hedges (1), wall (2).

STRONGS NT 5418: φραγμός

φραγμός, φραγμοῦ, ὁ (φράσσω to fence round), a hedge, a fence: Matthew 21:33; Mark 12:1; Luke 14:23; tropically, that which separates, prevents two from coming together, Ephesians 2:14 (A. V. partition), see μεσότοιχον. (The Sept., Sir. 36:30(27); Herodotus, Sophocles, Thucydides, Plutarch, others.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hedge, partition.

From phrasso; a fence, or inclosing barrier (literally or figuratively) -- hedge (+ round about), partition.

see GREEK phrasso

Forms and Transliterations

φραγμοί φραγμον φραγμόν φραγμὸν φραγμός φραγμου φραγμού φραγμοῦ φραγμους φραγμούς φραγμοὺς φραγμώ φραγμών phragmon phragmòn phragmou phragmoû phragmous phragmoùs

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