δεσμοφύλαξ desmophýlax

Meaning

a jailer (as guarding the prisoners)

In the King James Version: jailor, keeper of the prison

Derivation: from G1199 (δεσμόν) and G5441 (φύλαξ);

Where it is used

• Acts 16:23 And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.
• Acts 16:27 When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.
• Acts 16:36 The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”