δεσμούς
desmous
bonds
neuter and masculine respectively from δέω; a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability:--band, bond, chain, string.
Philippians 1:13 · Word #3
Lexicon G1199
| Lemma | δεσμόν |
| Transliteration | desmón |
| Strong's | G1199 |
| In-context | bonds |
| Literal | bonds |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δεσμός |
| Strong's | G1199 |
SIBI-P1 G1199-06
binding-bonds
| Root | δεσμός (desmos) |
| Core Meanings | bond, chain, shackle, ligament, binding constraint |
| Semantic Range | physical chains or shackles for prisoners; ligaments of the body; figurative restraints, impediments, or conditions of confinement |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, δεσμοί often symbolize both literal imprisonment and metaphorical bondage—whether to sin, suffering, or oppressive powers—while also providing a backdrop for themes of divine deliverance and faithful endurance under constraint. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AMP = noun, accusative case, masculine gender, plural number; functioning as a direct object. Derived from δέω ("to bind"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "binding-bonds" preserves the root idea from δέω (to bind), highlighting the concept of that which binds or restrains. The plural form reflects the accusative masculine plural (AMP) morphology, indicating multiple bonds functioning as direct objects in the clause. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root δεσμός (bond, chain, shackle, ligament, binding constraint)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1199-01 |
desma | binding-bonds (neuter plural, nominative/accusative) |
G1199-02 |
desmois | in binding-bonds |
G1199-03 |
desmon | of binding-bonds |
Word Usage (18 occurrences of G1199)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:35 | δεσμὸς | desmos | bond |
| Luke 8:29 | δεσμὰ | desma | bonds |
| Luke 13:16 | δεσμοῦ | desmou | bond |