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δέσμιος G1198

G1198 is the Greek word δέσμιος, transliterated désmios. The King James Version most often renders it prisoner.

Word: δέσμιοςTransliteration: désmiosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 16 verses

What it means

a captive (as bound).

Where it comes from

from G1199 (δεσμόν).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

prisoner 11×prisoners 3×bonds 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: in bonds, prisoner.

Verses using δέσμιος

All 16 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:15 · KJV

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Matthew 27:16 · KJV

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Mark 15:6 · KJV

Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Acts 16:25 · KJV

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

Acts 16:27 · KJV

And 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 23:18 · KJV

So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee.

Acts 25:14 · KJV

And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

Acts 25:27 · KJV

For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him.

Acts 28:16 · KJV

And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

Acts 28:17 · KJV

And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Ephesians 3:1 · KJV

For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Ephesians 4:1 · KJV

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

2 Timothy 1:8 · KJV

Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

Philemon 1:1 · KJV

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

Philemon 1:9 · KJV

Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:3 · KJV

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1198 mean?

G1198 is the Greek word δέσμιος (désmios), meaning a captive (as bound).

How is G1198 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it prisoner (11 times), prisoners (3 times), bonds (2 times).

How many times does G1198 appear in the Bible?

δέσμιος (désmios) is tagged in 16 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1198 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1199 (δεσμόν).

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