Know the Word.

Greek word

desmeúō

δεσμεύω

What it means

to be a binder, i.e. to enchain, to tie on

to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load)

Where it comes from

from a (presumed) derivative of desméō (δεσμέω)

How the King James translates it

  • bind1
  • binding1

Every place it appears 2

Matthew23:4
Acts22:4
desmeúō — Greek word meaning “to be a binder, i.e. to enchain”