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δεσμωτήριον G1201
G1201 is the Greek word δεσμωτήριον, transliterated desmōtḗrion. The King James Version most often renders it prison.
What it means
a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon.
Where it comes from
from a derivative of G1199 (δεσμόν) (equivalent to G1196 (δεσμέω)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: prison.
Verses using δεσμωτήριον
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:2 · KJV
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
Acts 5:21 · KJV
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 5:23 · KJV
Saying, 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 16:26 · KJV
And 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1201 mean?
G1201 is the Greek word δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion), meaning a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon.
How is G1201 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it prison (4 times).
How many times does G1201 appear in the Bible?
δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1201 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G1199 (δεσμόν) (equivalent to G1196 (δεσμέω)).
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