5437. phugé
Lexicon
phugé: Escape, flight, fleeing

Original Word: φυγή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: phugé
Pronunciation: foo-GAY
Phonetic Spelling: (foog-ay')
Definition: Escape, flight, fleeing
Meaning: flight, fleeing.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
flight.

From pheugo; a fleeing, i.e. Escape -- flight.

see GREEK pheugo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from pheugó
Definition
flight
NASB Translation
flight (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5437: φυγή

φυγή, φυγῆς, (φεύγω), from Homer down, flight: Matthew 24:20; Mark 13:18 Rec.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φεύγω (pheugō), meaning "to flee" or "to escape."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek φυγή can be compared to several Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings of flight or escape. Notable entries include:
H4498 מִנוּס (minûs): Meaning "flight" or "escape," used in contexts of fleeing from danger.
H1272 בָּרַח (bārach): A verb meaning "to flee" or "to escape," often used in narratives of individuals escaping from enemies or perilous situations.

These Hebrew terms, like φυγή, emphasize the urgency and necessity of escaping from threats, whether physical or spiritual, and align with the broader biblical theme of seeking refuge in God amidst trials and tribulations.

Usage: The term φυγή is used in the New Testament to describe situations where individuals or groups are fleeing from danger, persecution, or impending judgment. It conveys a sense of urgency and the need for swift action to avoid harm.

Context: In the New Testament, φυγή is used to describe both literal and metaphorical acts of fleeing. It appears in contexts where individuals are escaping physical danger or persecution, as well as in eschatological passages where believers are urged to flee from impending divine judgment.

For example, in Matthew 24:20, Jesus instructs His disciples to pray that their flight (φυγή) will not occur in winter or on the Sabbath, highlighting the urgency and difficulty of such an escape during those times. This passage is part of the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus warns of the coming tribulations and the need for vigilance and preparedness.

The concept of φυγή also appears in the context of spiritual and moral escape. Believers are encouraged to flee from sin and temptation, seeking refuge in God's protection and guidance. This dual application of φυγή underscores the importance of both physical and spiritual vigilance in the Christian life.

Forms and Transliterations
φυγη φυγή φυγὴ φυγήν φυγής φυή φυήν φυλάγματα φυλάγματά phuge phugē phyge phygē phygḕ
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 24:20 N-NFS
GRK: γένηται ἡ φυγὴ ὑμῶν χειμῶνος
NAS: But pray that your flight will not be in the winter,
KJV: that your flight be not
INT: might be the flight of you in winter

Strong's Greek 5437
1 Occurrence


φυγὴ — 1 Occ.















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