Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1398

Strong's G1398 · Greek

δουλεύω

douleúō

Number
G1398
Language
Greek
Original word
δουλεύω
Transliteration
douleúō
KJV occurrences
22 verses

Definition

to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)

KJV: be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice)

Root / derivation: from G1401 (δοῦλος);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δουλεύω across 22 verses.

serve12×
bondage4×
service3×
Serving3×
served1×
serveth1×
should1×
were1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

22 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke2 verses
John1 verse
Acts2 verses
Romans6 verses
Galatians4 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1398 (douleúō) mean?

to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)

How many times does G1398 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1398 (δουλεύω) appears in 22 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “serve.”

How is douleúō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1398 is rendered as “serve” (12×), “bondage” (4×), “service” (3×), “Serving” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word δουλεύω come from?

from G1401 (δοῦλος);