Strong's G1201 · Greek
δεσμωτήριον
desmōtḗrion
Definition
a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon
KJV: prison
Root / derivation: from a derivative of G1199 (δεσμόν) (equivalent to G1196 (δεσμέω));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δεσμωτήριον across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Acts3 verses
And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Acts 5:23Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.
Acts 16:26And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1201 (desmōtḗrion) mean?
a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon
How many times does G1201 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1201 (δεσμωτήριον) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “prison.”
How is desmōtḗrion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1201 is rendered as “prison” (4×).
Where does the Greek word δεσμωτήριον come from?
from a derivative of G1199 (δεσμόν) (equivalent to G1196 (δεσμέω));