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ὀφθαλμοδουλεία G3787
G3787 is the Greek word ὀφθαλμοδουλεία, transliterated ophthalmodouleía. The King James Version most often renders it eyeservice.
What it means
sight-labor, i.e. that needs watching (remissness).
Where it comes from
from G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) and G1397 (δουλεία).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: eye-service.
Verses using ὀφθαλμοδουλεία
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Ephesians 6:6 · KJV
Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
Colossians 3:22 · KJV
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3787 mean?
G3787 is the Greek word ὀφθαλμοδουλεία (ophthalmodouleía), meaning sight-labor, i.e. that needs watching (remissness).
How is G3787 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it eyeservice (2 times).
How many times does G3787 appear in the Bible?
ὀφθαλμοδουλεία (ophthalmodouleía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3787 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) and G1397 (δουλεία).
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