δεσμοφύλαξ

desmophulaxNoun (Masculine)G1200

jailer

From: from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ);

Short Definition

a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)

Full Lexicon Entry

a prison-keeper, gaoler.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3

Key Passages

  • Acts 16:23
  • Acts 16:27
  • Acts 16:36

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