Strong's Lexicon desmophulax: Jailer, Prison Keeper Original Word: δεσμοφύλαξ Word Origin: From δεσμός (desmos, meaning "bond" or "chain") and φύλαξ (phulax, meaning "guard" or "keeper") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "desmophulax," the concept of a jailer or prison keeper can be related to terms like סֹהֵר (soher, meaning "prison guard") as seen in Genesis 39:21-23, where Joseph is placed under the care of the prison warden. Usage: The term "desmophulax" refers to a person responsible for overseeing prisoners, typically within a prison setting. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the role of a jailer, someone tasked with the custody and management of those who are incarcerated. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the role of a jailer was crucial for maintaining order and security within a city. Jails were often part of larger complexes, such as military barracks or government buildings, and jailers were typically Roman soldiers or local officials. Their duties included ensuring that prisoners did not escape, maintaining discipline, and sometimes administering punishment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom desmos and phulax Definition a prison keeper NASB Translation jailer (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1200: δεσμοφύλαξδεσμοφύλαξ, δεσμοφυλακος, ὁ (δεσμός and φύλαξ, like θησαυροφύλαξ (cf. with 100 (95))), a keeper of a prison, a jailer: Acts 16:23, 27, 36. (Josephus, Antiquities 2, 5, 1; Lucian, Tox. 30; (Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 3, 60; others); ἀρχιδεσμοφύλαξ, Genesis 39:21-23.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance jailor, keeper of the prison. From desmon and phulax; a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) -- jailor, keeper of the prison. see GREEK desmon see GREEK phulax Forms and Transliterations δεσμοφυλακι δεσμοφύλακι δεσμοφυλαξ δεσμοφύλαξ desmophulaki desmophulax desmophylaki desmophýlaki desmophylax desmophýlaxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 16:23 N-DMSGRK: παραγγείλαντες τῷ δεσμοφύλακι ἀσφαλῶς τηρεῖν NAS: commanding the jailer to guard KJV: charging the jailor to keep INT: having charged the jailor safely to keep Acts 16:27 N-NMS Acts 16:36 N-NMS Strong's Greek 1200 |
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