δεσμεύω (< δεσμός), [in LXX for אָסַר (Jdg.16:11, al.), אָלַם pi. (Gen.37:7, al.), etc. ;] __1. to put in chains: Refs Luk.8:29, Act.22:4. __2. to bind, tie together: φορτία, Mat.23:4.† (AS)
Thayer:
1) to put in chains 2) to bind up, bind together
δεσμεύω
desmeuō
des-myoo'-o
From a (presumed) derivative of G1196; to beabinder (captor), that is, to enchain (a prisoner), to tieon (a load)