δεσμεύω
desmeuōVerbG1195
to bind
From: from a (presumed) derivative of G1196 (δεσμέω);
Short Definition
to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to put in chains
2.to bind, tie together
LXX Usage: for אָסַר , אָלַם pi. , etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Acts 22:4
- Luke 8:29
- Matthew 23:4
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