δεσμοφύλαξ
desmophulax
“jailer”
Definition
a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)
from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ);
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Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
δεσμοφύλαξ appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.
The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”
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