Strong's G1398 · Greek
δουλεύω
douleúō
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
22 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
Luke 16:13No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Acts2 verses
Romans6 verses
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Romans 7:6But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
Romans 9:12It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
Romans 12:11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Romans 14:18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Romans 16:18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Galatians4 verses
Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
Galatians 4:9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
Galatians 4:25For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.
Galatians 5:13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
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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);