Lexical Definition

‎δεσμεύω‎ desmeúō (des-myoo'-o) to bind ^G:V
from a (presumed) derivative of ‎δεσμέω‎

bind.

• to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load)

Abbott-Smith

δεσμεύω (< δεσμός), [in LXX for אָסַר (Jg 16:11, al.), אָלַם pi. (Ge 37:7, al.), etc. ;]
1. to put in chains: Lk 8:29, Ac 22:4.
2. to bind, tie together: φορτία, Mt 23:4.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

δεσμεύω-εύω,

fetter, put in chains, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; tie together, as corn in the sheaf, [Refs 8th c.BC+]; χόρτον [Refs 3rd c.AD+]; δ. ἔκ τινος bind fast to.., [Refs 2nd c.BC+]

__II lay snares for, [LXX]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.1Kgs.24.12}