δεσμο-φύλαξ, -κος, ὁ (δεσμός, φύλαξ), a prison-keeper, gaoler: Act.16:23, 27, 36 (cf. ἀρχιδ-, Gen.39:21).† (AS)
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G1200 — δεσμοφύλαξ
desmophulax · jailer · Greek
3 tagged verse occurrences
Acts 16:23 · δεσμοφύλακιAnd when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:Acts 16:27 · δεσμοφύλαξAnd the jailor, being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.Acts 16:36 · δεσμοφύλαξAnd the jailor reported the words to Paul, saying, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore come forth, and go in peace.