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 · δεσμοφύλακιmany blows also having laid upon them, they cast them to prison, having given charge to the jailor to keep them safely,Acts 16:27 · δεσμοφύλαξand the jailor having come out of sleep, and having seen the doors of the prison open, having drawn a sword, was about to kill himself, supposing the prisoners to be fled,Acts 16:36 · δεσμοφύλαξand the jailor told these words unto Paul—‘The magistrates have sent, that ye may be let go; now, therefore, having gone forth go on in peace;’