δεσμοῖς
desmón
bonds
A bond, band, or tie—something that binds or fastens one thing to another. Primarily refers to a physical binding: (1) in physiological contexts, a ligament or connective tissue tying together parts of the body; (2) in non-physical contexts, a shackle, chain, or fetter used to restrain or confine (especially of prisoners). Also used figuratively to describe anything that restricts or impedes freedom—such as an obstacle, limitation, or bond of obligation.
Philemon 1:10 · Word #11
Lexicon G1199
| Lemma | δεσμόν |
| Transliteration | desmón |
| Strong's | G1199 |
| Definition | A bond, band, or tie—something that binds or fastens one thing to another. Primarily refers to a physical binding: (1) in physiological contexts, a ligament or connective tissue tying together parts of the body; (2) in non-physical contexts, a shackle, chain, or fetter used to restrain or confine (especially of prisoners). Also used figuratively to describe anything that restricts or impedes freedom—such as an obstacle, limitation, or bond of obligation. |
Morphology N DAT M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bonds |
| Literal | bonds/chains |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δεσμός |
| Strong's | G1199 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1199-02
in bonds
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, dative plural (Gr,N,,,,,DMP); from δεσμός derived from δέω (to bind, tie). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun δεσμοῖς is dative masculine plural from δεσμός, denoting instruments or states of binding. "In bonds" preserves the plural form and reflects the dative case, indicating sphere or condition associated with binding. |
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