δέσμιος

desmiosNoun (Masculine)G1198

prisoner

From: from G1199 (δεσμόν);

Short Definition

a captive (as bound)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.binding.
2.bound, captive; ὁ δ., as subst., a prisoner
LXX Usage: for אסר

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

17 times

Appears 17 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
7
Ephesians
2
Hebrews
2
Matthew
2
Philemon
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 1:8
  • Acts 23:18
  • Acts 28:16
  • Ephesians 4:1
  • Matthew 27:15

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