Transliteration: desmotes · noun
| Meaning | a prisoner, captive |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | noun |
| Frequency | 2x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | δεσμώτας |
| Example verses | Acts 27:1 · Acts 27:42 |
δεσμώτης (desmotes) is a noun that occurs 2 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “a prisoner, captive” and first appears in Acts 27:1.
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