Strong's G1200 · Greek
δεσμοφύλαξ
desmophýlax
Definition
a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)
KJV: jailor, keeper of the prison
Root / derivation: from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δεσμοφύλαξ across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
Acts 16:27And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
Acts 16:36And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1200 (desmophýlax) mean?
a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)
How many times does G1200 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1200 (δεσμοφύλαξ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “prison.”
How is desmophýlax translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1200 is rendered as “prison” (2×), “jailor” (1×).
Where does the Greek word δεσμοφύλαξ come from?
from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ);