Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
prisoner
Usage: δεσμώτης, -ου, ὁ [in LXX for אסר, מַסְגֵּר ;] a prisoner: Act.27:1, 42.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1202
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
4
Strong's G1202 Quick Answer
Strong's G1202 δεσμώτης (desmotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. desmotes (des-mo'-tace) n. 1. (passively) a captive [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include prisoners. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- desmotes (des-mo'-tace) n. 1. (passively) a captive [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- prisoners
Meaning and Definition
desmotes (des-mo'-tace) n. 1. (passively) a captive [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)] KJV: prisoner Root(s): G1199, G1196 See also: G1201
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1202. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1202 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render desmotes, 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.
prisoners
Acts 27:1
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How Strong's G1202 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 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.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1202 (δεσμώτης) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Baruch 1:9 — δεσμώτας
- Genesis 39:20 — δεσμῶται
- Jeremiah 24:1 — δεσμώτας
- Jeremiah 36:2 — δεσμώτου
Strong's G1202 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 G1202 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
Strong's G1202 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And his master took Joseph, and cast him into the prison, into the place where the king’s prisoners are kept, there in the prison.
The Lord showed me two baskets of figs, lying in front of the temple of the Lord, after Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried captive Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, and the princes, and the artificers, and the prisoners, and the rich men out of Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon.
(after the departure of Jechoniah the king and the queen, and the eunuchs, and every freeman, and bondman, and artificer, out of Jerusalem);
Strong's G1202 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
after that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jechoniah, and the princes, and the captives, and the mighty men, and the people of the land, from Jerusalem, and brought them unto Babylon.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1202.
And his master took Joseph, and cast him into the prison, into the place where the king’s prisoners are kept, there in the prison.
The Lord showed me two baskets of figs, lying in front of the temple of the Lord, after Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried captive Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, and the princes, and the artificers, and the prisoners, and the rich men out of Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon.
(after the departure of Jechoniah the king and the queen, and the eunuchs, and every freeman, and bondman, and artificer, out of Jerusalem);
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
after that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jechoniah, and the princes, and the captives, and the mighty men, and the people of the land, from Jerusalem, and brought them unto Babylon.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1202, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1202 FAQ
What does desmotes (δεσμώτης) mean?
Desmotes (Strong's G1202) is a Greek word most simply glossed "prisoner". desmotes (des-mo'-tace) n. 1. (passively) a captive [from a derivative of G1199 (equivalent to G1196)]
How many times is desmotes (δεσμώτης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G1202 across 4 books.
Where can I study desmotes (δεσμώτης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1202 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate desmotes (δεσμώτης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as prisoners. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1202 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1202, with linked reader references where each row is available.