Know the Word.

Greek word

desmophýlax

δεσμοφύλαξ

What it means

a jailer

a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)

Where it comes from

from desmón (δεσμόν) and phýlax (φύλαξ)

How the King James translates it

  • prison2
  • jailor1

Every place it appears 3

desmophýlax — Greek word meaning “a jailer”