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 timesAppears 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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