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δεσμοφύλαξ G1200

G1200 is the Greek word δεσμοφύλαξ, transliterated desmophýlax. The King James Version most often renders it keeper of the prison.

Word: δεσμοφύλαξTransliteration: desmophýlaxLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a jailer (as guarding the prisoners).

Where it comes from

from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

keeper of the prison 2×jailor 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: jailor, keeper of the prison.

Verses using δεσμοφύλαξ

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 16:23 · KJV

And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

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 16:36 · KJV

And 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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1200 mean?

G1200 is the Greek word δεσμοφύλαξ (desmophýlax), meaning a jailer (as guarding the prisoners).

How is G1200 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it keeper of the prison (2 times), jailor (1 time).

How many times does G1200 appear in the Bible?

δεσμοφύλαξ (desmophýlax) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1200 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ).

Nearby entries

G1197 · δέσμη — a bundle G1198 · δέσμιος — a captive (as bound)G1199 · δεσμόν — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or…G1201 · δεσμωτήριον — a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon G1202 · δεσμώτης — (passively) a captive G1203 · δεσπότης — an absolute ruler ("despot")

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