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δούλη G1399
G1399 is the Greek word δούλη, transliterated doúlē. The King James Version most often renders it handmaid.
What it means
a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily).
Where it comes from
feminine of G1401 (δοῦλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: handmaid(-en).
Verses using δούλη
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:38 · KJV
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:48 · KJV
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Acts 2:18 · KJV
And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1399 mean?
G1399 is the Greek word δούλη (doúlē), meaning a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily).
How is G1399 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it handmaid (1 time), handmaiden (1 time), handmaidens (1 time).
How many times does G1399 appear in the Bible?
δούλη (doúlē) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1399 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of G1401 (δοῦλος).
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