δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion) — Prison

Greek word study: δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion), Strong's G1201. a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon

GreekStrong's G1201
Quick definition
Greek word
δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon

Word study
Derivation: from a derivative of G1199 (δεσμόν) (equivalent to G1196 (δεσμέω));

KJV translation words: prison

Where this word appears

Strong's G1201 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:2 and last appears in Acts 16:26.

How it is rendered in the text

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

prison house ×3prison ×1

Forms found in the text

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

δεσμωτήριον ×2δεσμωτηρίου ×1δεσμωτηρίῳ ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×3Matthew ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Matthew 11:2 — δεσμωτηρίῳ — prison
  • Acts 5:21 — δεσμωτήριον — prison house
  • Acts 5:23 — δεσμωτήριον — prison house
  • Acts 16:26 — δεσμωτηρίου — prison house

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1199 δεσμόν (desmón), G1196 δεσμέω (desméō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1202 δεσμώτης (desmṓtēs).

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 desmōtḗrion (G1201) mean?

A place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon.

How is G1201 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1201 as: prison.

How often does δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion) appear?

Strong's G1201 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:2 and last appears in Acts 16:26.