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 after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.Acts 16:27 · δεσμοφύλαξWhen 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.Acts 16:36 · δεσμοφύλαξThe jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”