δεσμός
desmosNoun (Masculine)G1199
chain
From: neuter and masculine respectively from G1210 (δέω);
Short Definition
a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
Full Lexicon Entry
a band, bond: metaphorically; ὁ δεσμὸς γλώσσης, (for this expression in π., see Deiss., LAE, 306 ff.; of actual bonds, see Ruth., Gr., 9). Pl., δεσμοί; *δεσμά *(as also in cl.); genitive, dative,; ἐν τοῖς δ. *τοῦ εὐαγγελίου *.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אסר
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
6
Philippians
3
Luke
2
Philemon
2
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 2 Timothy 2:9
- Acts 22:30
- Acts 26:31
- Jude 1:6
- Mark 7:35
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