οἴκημαoíkēma
a tenement, i.e. (specially), a jail
Greek (New Testament) · G3612
Meanings
a dwelling. As a euphemism for other definite terms (e.g. brothel. Hdt., ii, 121; cf. Ezekiel 16:24), a prison: Acts 12:7.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- Acts 12:7 Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of the Lord stood before Peter. The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, “Quick! Get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.