δεσμεύω (desmeúō) — Bind

Greek word study: δεσμεύω (desmeúō), Strong's G1195. to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load)

GreekStrong's G1195
Quick definition
Greek word
δεσμεύω (desmeúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load)

Word study
Derivation: from a (presumed) derivative of G1196 (δεσμέω);

KJV translation words: bind

Where this word appears

Strong's G1195 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 23:4 and last appears in Acts 22:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

They tie up ×1binding ×1he was shackled ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

δεσμεύουσιν ×1δεσμεύων ×1ἐδεσμεύετο ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Matthew 23:4 — δεσμεύουσιν — They tie up
  • Luke 8:29 — ἐδεσμεύετο — he was shackled
  • Acts 22:4 — δεσμεύων — binding

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1196 δεσμέω (desméō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does desmeúō (G1195) mean?

To be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load).

How is G1195 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1195 as: bind.

How often does δεσμεύω (desmeúō) appear?

Strong's G1195 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 23:4 and last appears in Acts 22:4.