ΔΕΣΜΑΚΑΙ, δεσμακαι
DESMAKAI, desmakai
Sounds Like: DES-ma-kai
Translations: bonds and, chains and, fetters and
From the root: ΔΕΣΜΟΣ, ΚΑΙ
Part of Speech: Noun, Conjunction
Explanation: This word is a compound of the plural noun 'δεσμά' (desma), meaning 'bonds' or 'chains', and the conjunction 'καί' (kai), meaning 'and'. It is used to connect the idea of bonds or chains with the following element in a list or sentence. For example, it might be used in a list of afflictions or things that restrict freedom.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (for δεσμά); Does not inflect (for και)
Strong’s numbers: G1199 (Lookup on BibleHub), G2532 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 2:81
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΔΕΣΜΟΣ, ΚΑΙ, appear in our texts.
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