δεσμοφύλαξ

desmophulax

Greek G1200 Noun, masculine 3 occurrences in 3 verses
δεσμοφύλαξ jailer

δεσμο-φύλαξ, -κος, ὁ

(δεσμός, φύλαξ),

a prison-keeper, gaoler: Act.16:23, 27, 36 (cf. ἀρχιδ-, Gen.39:21).†

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Concordance 3 verses

  1. Acts 16:23 δεσμοφύλακι

    And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.

  2. Acts 16:27 δεσμοφύλαξ

    When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.

  3. Acts 16:36 δεσμοφύλαξ

    The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”

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