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Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G5442
to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
KJV usage: :--beward, keep (self), observe, save.
Etymology: probably from through the idea of isolation;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
to be on watch, keep watch, Lk. 2:8; to have in keeping, Acts 20:20; to have in custody, Acts 28:16; to keep under restraint, confine, Lk. 8:29; Acts 12:4; 23:35; to guard, defend, Lk. 11:21; to keep safe, preserve, Jn. 12:25; 17:12; 2 Thess. 3:3; 2 Pet. 2:5; Jude 24; to keep in abstinence, Acts 21:25; 1 Jn. 5:21; to observe a matter of injunction or duty, Mk. 10:20; Lk. 11:28; Acts 7:53; 16:4; 21:24; mid. to be on one’s guard, beware, Lk. 12:15; 2 Tim. 4:15; 2 Pet. 3:17