The meaning of “δεσμωτήριον”
Understanding desmōtḗrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prison. - a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon
δεσμωτήριον
prison. - a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:2 | “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,” Word: δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion) | |
| Acts 5:21 | “And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.” Word: δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion) | |
| Acts 5:23 | “Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.” Word: δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion) | |
| Acts 16:26 | “And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.” Word: δεσμωτήριον (desmōtḗrion) |