δεσμοφύλαξ (desmophýlax) — Jailor
Greek word study: δεσμοφύλαξ (desmophýlax), Strong's G1200. a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)
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a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)
KJV translation words: jailor, keeper of the prison
Strong's G1200 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 16:23 and last appears in Acts 16:36.
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Verses (all 3)
- Acts 16:23 — δεσμοφύλακι — to jailer
- Acts 16:27 — δεσμοφύλαξ — jailer
- Acts 16:36 — δεσμοφύλαξ — jailer
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1199 δεσμόν (desmón), G5441 φύλαξ (phýlax).
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What does desmophýlax (G1200) mean?
A jailer (as guarding the prisoners).
How is G1200 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1200 as: jailor, keeper of the prison.
How often does δεσμοφύλαξ (desmophýlax) appear?
Strong's G1200 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 16:23 and last appears in Acts 16:36.
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