Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1398

Strong's G1398 · Greek

δουλεύω

douleuo · /dool-yoo'-o/

Number
G1398
Language
Greek
Original word
δουλεύω
Transliteration
douleuo
Pronunciation
dool-yoo'-o
KJV occurrences
22 verses

Definition

from 1401; to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary):--be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice).

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

Root / derivation: from 1401

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
Romans 6:6

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 7:6

But 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. that being: or, being dead to that

Romans 9:12

It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. elder: or, greater elder: or, greater younger: or, lesser

Romans 12:11

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Romans 14:18

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Romans 16:18

For 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
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 (douleuo) mean?

from 1401; to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary):--be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice).

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 douleuo 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 1401