Strong's Lexicon desmótés: Prisoner, captive Original Word: δεσμώτης Word Origin: From δεσμός (desmos), meaning "a bond" or "chain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - אסיר (asir): Often translated as "prisoner" or "captive," used in contexts such as Joseph's imprisonment (Genesis 39:20). Usage: The term "desmótés" refers to someone who is bound or confined, typically a prisoner or captive. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are physically imprisoned, often for their faith or as a result of persecution. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, imprisonment was a common form of punishment, often used for those awaiting trial or execution. Prisons were typically harsh environments, lacking basic necessities. Early Christians, including the Apostle Paul, frequently faced imprisonment due to their faith and missionary activities. Being a "desmótés" for Christ was seen as a badge of honor and a testament to one's commitment to the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom desmos Definition a prisoner NASB Translation prisoners (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1202: δεσμώτηςδεσμώτης, δεσμώτου, ὁ, one bound, a prisoner: Acts 27:1, 42. (Genesis 39:20; Baruch 1:9; Herodotus, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Thucydides, subsequent writers) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prisoner. From the same as desmoterion; (passively) a captive -- prisoner. see GREEK desmoterion Forms and Transliterations δεσμώται δεσμωτας δεσμώτας δεσμώτου δεσπόζει δεσπόζεις δεσπόζοντι δεσποτεία desmotas desmōtas desmṓtasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:1 N-AMPGRK: τινας ἑτέρους δεσμώτας ἑκατοντάρχῃ ὀνόματι NAS: other prisoners to a centurion KJV: other prisoners unto [one] named INT: certain other prisoners to a centurion by name Acts 27:42 N-AMP |
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