probably from G5443 through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid:--beward, keep (self), observe, save. Compare G5083.
to guard
to watch, keep watch
to guard or watch, have an eye upon: lest he escape
to guard a person (or thing) that he may remain safe
lest he suffer violence, be despoiled, etc. to protect
to protect one from a person or thing
to keep from being snatched away, preserve safe and unimpaired
to guard from being lost or perishing
to guard one's self from a thing
to guard i.e. care for, take care not to violate
to observe
to observe for one's self something to escape
to avoid, shun flee from
to guard for one's self (i.e. for one's safety's sake) so as not to violate, i.e. to keep, observe (the precepts of the Mosaic law)
