Strong’s G1201

δεσμωτήριον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

desmótérion

Pronunciation

des-mo-TAY-ree-on

Definition

Prison, jail

Meaning

a prison.

Usage

The term "desmótérion" refers to a place of confinement, typically a prison or jail. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the physical location where individuals are held in custody, often for legal or punitive reasons. The word emphasizes the state of being bound or restricted, both physically and metaphorically.

Bible references

Matthew 11:2;Acts 5:21;Acts 5:23;Acts 16:26