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δεσμοφύλαξ

desmophulaxjailerHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences1 book3 verses

Definition

δεσμο-φύλαξ, -κος, ὁ

(δεσμός, φύλαξ),

a prison-keeper, gaoler: Acts 16:23, 27, 36 (cf. ἀρχιδ-, Genesis 39:21).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Acts 16:23δεσμοφύλακι · jailer
    And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.
  2. Acts 16:27δεσμοφύλαξ · jailer
    When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.
  3. Acts 16:36δεσμοφύλαξ · jailer
    The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”