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Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary
Prison, a place of bondage, i.e., a dungeon
Greek: δεσμωτήριον, desmōtērion (G1201)
4 King James Bible Verses
Here is prison in the Bible. What does the source Greek word δεσμωτήριον mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Definition Details
Strong's Number: G1201
Greek Base Word: δεσμωτήριον
Usage: Prison
Definition: A place of bondage, i.e., a dungeon.
Detailed definition:
- A prison, a jail.
Derived terms: From a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196).
See also:
- G1196
- G1199
Pronunciation:
- Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: ðɛ.smoˈte.ri.on
- Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: ðe̞.smowˈte̞.ri.own
- Transliteration: desmōtērion
- Biblical Pronunciation: theh-smoh-TAY-ree-one
- Modern Pronunciation: thay-smoh-TAY-ree-one
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Bible Verses with δεσμωτήριον (G1201)
1 to 4 of 4 Verses
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“Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,”
— Matthew 11:2
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“And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.”
— Acts 5:21
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“Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.”
— Acts 5:23
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“And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.”
— Acts 16:26
Sources:
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