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δεσμεύω G1195

G1195 is the Greek word δεσμεύω, transliterated desmeúō. The King James Version most often renders it bind.

Word: δεσμεύωTransliteration: desmeúōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load).

Where it comes from

from a (presumed) derivative of G1196 (δεσμέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

bind 1×binding 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: bind.

Verses using δεσμεύω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 23:4 · KJV

For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Acts 22:4 · KJV

And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1195 mean?

G1195 is the Greek word δεσμεύω (desmeúō), meaning to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load).

How is G1195 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it bind (1 time), binding (1 time).

How many times does G1195 appear in the Bible?

δεσμεύω (desmeúō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1195 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a (presumed) derivative of G1196 (δεσμέω).

Nearby entries

G1192 · δέρμα — a hide G1193 · δερμάτινος — made of hide G1194 · δέρω — properly, to flay, i.e. (by implication) to…G1196 · δεσμέω — to tie, i.e. shackle G1197 · δέσμη — a bundle G1198 · δέσμιος — a captive (as bound)

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