Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
prison
Usage: δεσμωτήριον, -ου, τό [in LXX for בֵּית סֹהַר (Ge), אָסִיר ;] a prison: Mat.11:2, Act.5:21, 23 16:26.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1201
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
13
Books
6
Strong's G1201 Quick Answer
Strong's G1201 δεσμωτήριον (desmoterion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. desmoterion (des-mo-tay'-ree-on) n. 1. a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include prison. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- desmoterion (des-mo-tay'-ree-on) n. 1. a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)]
- Usage
- 13 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- prison
Meaning and Definition
desmoterion (des-mo-tay'-ree-on) n. 1. a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)] KJV: prison Root(s): G1199, G1196
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1201. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1201 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render desmoterion, 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.
prison
Matthew 11:2
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How Strong's G1201 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and 1 Enoch. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 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.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1201 (δεσμωτήριον) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Enoch 10:13 — δεσμωτηριου
- 1 Enoch 18:14 — δεσμωτηριον
- Genesis 39:22 — δεσμωτήριον
- Genesis 39:22 — δεσμωτηρίῳ
- Genesis 39:23 — δεσμωτηρίου
Strong's G1201 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 G1201 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
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.
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.
Strong's G1201 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the chief keeper of the prison gave the prison into the hand of Joseph, and all the prisoners as many as were in the prison; and all things whatsoever they do there, he did them.
Because of him the chief keeper of the prison knew nothing, for all things were in the hand of Joseph, because the Lord was with him; and whatever things he did, the Lord made them to prosper in his hands.
And he put them in ward, into the prison, into the place whereinto Joseph had been led.
Strong's G1201 in 1 Enoch
2 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.
for ever and ever is consummated. In those days they shall be led off to the abyss of fire: and
and to me, when I inquired regarding them, The angel said: 'This place is the end of heaven and earth: this has become a prison for the stars and the host of heaven. And the stars which roll over the fire are they which have transgressed the commandment of the Lord in the beginning of
Usage Excerpts
First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1201.
And the chief keeper of the prison gave the prison into the hand of Joseph, and all the prisoners as many as were in the prison; and all things whatsoever they do there, he did them.
Because of him the chief keeper of the prison knew nothing, for all things were in the hand of Joseph, because the Lord was with him; and whatever things he did, the Lord made them to prosper in his hands.
And he put them in ward, into the prison, into the place whereinto Joseph had been led.
And they both had a dream in one night; and the vision of the dream of the chief cupbearer and chief baker, who belonged to the king of Egypt, who were in the prison, was this.
And the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he ground in the prison house.
And when their heart was merry, then they said, Call Samson out of the prison house, and let him play before us: and they called Samson out of the prison house, and he played before them; and they smote him with the palms of their hands, and set him between the pillars.
And they shall gather the multitude thereof into prisons, and they shall shut them into a stronghold: after many generations they shall be visited.
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
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.
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.
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.
for ever and ever is consummated. In those days they shall be led off to the abyss of fire: and
and to me, when I inquired regarding them, The angel said: 'This place is the end of heaven and earth: this has become a prison for the stars and the host of heaven. And the stars which roll over the fire are they which have transgressed the commandment of the Lord in the beginning of
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1201, grouped by book.
Genesis 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 3 usages, New Testament
1 Enoch 2 usages, 1 Enoch
Strong's G1201 FAQ
What does desmoterion (δεσμωτήριον) mean?
Desmoterion (Strong's G1201) is a Greek word most simply glossed "prison". desmoterion (des-mo-tay'-ree-on) n. 1. a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)]
How many times is desmoterion (δεσμωτήριον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1201 across 6 books.
Where can I study desmoterion (δεσμωτήριον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1201 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate desmoterion (δεσμωτήριον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as prison. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1201 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G1201, with linked reader references where each row is available.