Home›Strong's concordance›G1202

δεσμώτης G1202

G1202 is the Greek word δεσμώτης, transliterated desmṓtēs. The King James Version most often renders it prisoners.

Word: δεσμώτηςTransliteration: desmṓtēsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

(passively) a captive.

Where it comes from

from the same as G1201 (δεσμωτήριον).

How the King James Version translates it

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

prisoners 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: prisoner.

Verses using δεσμώτης

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:1 · KJV

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.

Acts 27:42 · KJV

And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1202 mean?

G1202 is the Greek word δεσμώτης (desmṓtēs), meaning (passively) a captive.

How is G1202 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it prisoners (2 times).

How many times does G1202 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G1202 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G1201 (δεσμωτήριον).

Nearby entries

G1199 · δεσμόν — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or…G1200 · δεσμοφύλαξ — a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)G1201 · δεσμωτήριον — a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon G1203 · δεσπότης — an absolute ruler ("despot")G1204 · δεῦρο — here; used also imperative hither!; and of…G1205 · δεῦτε — come hither!

Strong's concordance →