Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
jailer
Usage: δεσμο-φύλαξ, -κος, ὁ (δεσμός, φύλαξ), a prison-keeper, gaoler: Act.16:23, 27, 36 (cf. ἀρχιδ-, Gen.39:21).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1200
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G1200 Quick Answer
Strong's G1200 δεσμοφύλαξ (desmophulax) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. desmophulax (des-mof-oo'-lax) n. 1. a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) [from G1199 and G5441] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include jailor, prisoners, and keeper. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- desmophulax (des-mof-oo'-lax) n. 1. a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) [from G1199 and G5441]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- jailor, prisoners, and keeper
Meaning and Definition
desmophulax (des-mof-oo'-lax) n. 1. a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) [from G1199 and G5441] KJV: jailor, keeper of the prison Root(s): G1199, G5441
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1200. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1200 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render desmophulax, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's G1200 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1200 (δεσμοφύλαξ) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 40:3 — δεσμοφύλακι
Strong's G1200 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1200 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.
Strong's G1200 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he put them in ward, into the prison, into the place whereinto Joseph had been led.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1200.
And he put them in ward, into the prison, into the place whereinto Joseph had been led.
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1200, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 3 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1200 FAQ
What does desmophylax (δεσμοφύλαξ) mean?
Desmophylax (Strong's G1200) is a Greek word most simply glossed "jailor". desmophulax (des-mof-oo'-lax) n. 1. a jailer (as guarding the prisoners) [from G1199 and G5441]
How many times is desmophylax (δεσμοφύλαξ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1200 across 2 books.
Where can I study desmophylax (δεσμοφύλαξ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1200 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate desmophylax (δεσμοφύλαξ)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as jailor, prisoners, and keeper. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1200 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1200, with linked reader references where each row is available.