δουλεία (douleía) — Bondage
Greek word study: δουλεία (douleía), Strong's G1397. slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
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slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
KJV translation words: bondage
Strong's G1397 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 8:15 and last appears in Hebrews 2:15.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Romans 8:15 — δουλείας — of bondage
- Romans 8:21 — δουλείας — bondage
- Galatians 4:24 — δουλείαν — slavery
- Galatians 5:1 — δουλείας — of slavery
- Hebrews 2:15 — δουλείας — to slavery
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1398 δουλεύω (douleúō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3787 ὀφθαλμοδουλεία (ophthalmodouleía).
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What does douleía (G1397) mean?
Slavery (ceremonially or figuratively).
How is G1397 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1397 as: bondage.
How often does δουλεία (douleía) appear?
Strong's G1397 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 8:15 and last appears in Hebrews 2:15.
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