Strong’s G1198

δεσμιος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

desmios

Pronunciation

des'-mee-os

Definition

Prisoner

Meaning

one bound, a prisoner.

Usage

The term "desmios" refers to someone who is bound or in chains, typically a prisoner. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe individuals who are physically imprisoned, but it can also carry a metaphorical sense of being spiritually or morally bound.

Bible references

Matthew 27:15;Matthew 27:16;Mark 15:6;Acts 16:25;Acts 16:27;Acts 23:18;Acts 25:14;Acts 25:27;Acts 28:16;Acts 28:17;Ephesians 3:1;Ephesians 4:1;2 Timothy 1:8;Philemon 1:1;Philemon 1:9;Hebrews 10:34;Hebrews 13:3