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The meaning of δεσμέω

Understanding desméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

bind. - to tie, i.e. shackle

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δεσμέω

Phoneticdes-meh'-o
Transliterationdesméō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bind. - to tie, i.e. shackle

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 8:29

(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)

Word: δεσμέω (desméō)

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