Strong's G1399 · Greek
δούλη
doúlē
Number
G1399
Language
Greek
Original word
δούλη
Transliteration
doúlē
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily)
KJV: handmaid(-en)
Root / derivation: feminine of G1401 (δοῦλος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δούλη across 3 verses.
handmaid1×
handmaiden1×
handmaidens1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1399 (doúlē) mean?
a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily)
How many times does G1399 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1399 (δούλη) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “handmaid.”
How is doúlē translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1399 is rendered as “handmaid” (1×), “handmaiden” (1×), “handmaidens” (1×).
Where does the Greek word δούλη come from?
feminine of G1401 (δοῦλος);