δεσμωτήριον
desmōtērionNoun (Neuter)G1201
prison
From: from a derivative of G1199 (δεσμόν) (equivalent to G1196 (δεσμέω));
Short Definition
a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon
Full Lexicon Entry
a prison.
LXX Usage: for בֵּית סֹהַר (Ge), אָסִיר
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
3
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Acts 16:26
- Acts 5:21
- Acts 5:23
- Matthew 11:2
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