δεσμεύω desmeúō

Greek · Strong's G1195 · used 3 times in 3 verses

Meaning

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

In the King James Version: bind

Derivation: from a (presumed) derivative of G1196 (δεσμέω);

Matthew 23:4 They tie up heavy, burdensome loads and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
Luke 8:29 For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.
Acts 22:4 I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,