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 times

Appears 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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