a jail

. As a euphemism for other definite terms (e.g. . Hdt., ii, 121; cf. ), (Thuc., iv, 47 f.): .† a dwelling a prison brothel Ez 16:24 Ac 12:7

woning

a prison cell.

cell

a tenement, i.e. (specially), a jail

prison

οἴκημα, -τος, τό (οἰκέω), [in LXX: Eze.16:24 (גַב), Tob.2:4, Wis.13:15 * ;] a dwelling. As a euphemism for other definite terms (e.g. brothel. Hdt., ii, 121; cf. Ez, l.with), a prison (Thus., iv, 47 f.); Act.12:7.† (AS)