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δουλεία G1397

G1397 is the Greek word δουλεία, transliterated douleía. The King James Version most often renders it bondage.

Word: δουλείαTransliteration: douleíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

slavery (ceremonially or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G1398 (δουλεύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

bondage 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: bondage.

Verses using δουλεία

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 8:15 · KJV

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:21 · KJV

Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

Galatians 4:24 · KJV

Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1397 mean?

G1397 is the Greek word δουλεία (douleía), meaning slavery (ceremonially or figuratively).

How is G1397 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it bondage (3 times).

How many times does G1397 appear in the Bible?

δουλεία (douleía) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1397 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1398 (δουλεύω).

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