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δεσμός

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greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine18 occurrences9 books18 verses

Definition

δεσμός, -οῦ, ὁ

(δέω), [in LXX chiefly for אסר ;]

a band, bond: metaphorically, Luke 13:16; ὁ δεσμὸς τ. γλώσσης, Mark 7:35 (for this expression in π., see Deiss., LAE, 306 ff.; of actual bonds, see Ruth., Gr., 9). Pl., δεσμοί, Philippians 1:13; δεσμά (as also in cl.), Luke 8:29, Acts 16:26; 20:23; genitive, dative, Acts 23:29; 26:29, 31, Philippians 1:7, 14, 17, Colossians 4:18, 2 Timothy 2:9, Phm 10, Hebrews 11:36, Jude 6; ἐν τοῖς δ. τοῦ εὐαγγελίου Phm 13.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δεσμός:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

18 total
  1. Mark 7:35δεσμὸς
    Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly.
  2. Luke 8:29δεσμὰ · chains
    For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.
  3. Luke 13:16δεσμοῦ · bondage
    Then should not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be released from her bondage on the Sabbath day?”
  4. Acts 16:26δεσμὰ · chains
    Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
  5. Acts 20:23δεσμὰ · chains
    I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
  6. Acts 23:29δεσμῶν · imprisonment
    I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.
  7. Acts 26:29δεσμῶν · chains
    “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
  8. Acts 26:31δεσμῶν · imprisonment
    On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.”
  9. Philippians 1:7δεσμοῖς · chains
    It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
  10. Philippians 1:13δεσμούς · in chains
    As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
  11. Philippians 1:14δεσμοῖς · chains
    And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
  12. Philippians 1:17δεσμοῖς · chains
    The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
  13. Colossians 4:18δεσμῶν · chains
    This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
  14. 2 Timothy 2:9δεσμῶν · being chained
    …for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
  15. Philemon 1:10δεσμοῖς · chains
    I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.
  16. Philemon 1:13δεσμοῖς · chains
    I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
  17. Hebrews 11:36δεσμῶν · chains
    Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
  18. Jude 1:6δεσμοῖς · chains
    And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day.