Strong's Greek Concordance

G1202: δεσμώτης

desmṓtēs · “prisoner”

Definition

(passively) a captive

KJV translates it as: prisoner

Word origin: from the same as G1201 (δεσμωτήριον);

Extended definition

δεσμώτης, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX for אסר, מַסְגֵּר ;]
a prisoner: Act.27:1, 42.†
(AS)

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How G1202 is translated

  • prisoners ×2

Bible verses with G1202 (desmṓtēs)

Desmṓtēs appears in 2 verses.

  • Acts 27:1

    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

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