δούλη

doule · /doo'-lay/

Number

G1399

Language

Greek

Original word

δούλη

Transliteration

doule

Pronunciation

doo'-lay

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

feminine of 1401; a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily):--handmaid(-en).

KJV: handmaid(-en)

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δούλη across 3 verses.

handmaid1×

handmaiden1×

handmaidens1×

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

Luke2 verses

And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Acts1 verse

And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

What does Strong's G1399 (doule) mean?

feminine of 1401; a female slave (involuntarily or voluntarily):--handmaid(-en).

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 doule translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1399 is rendered as “handmaid” (1×), “handmaiden” (1×), “handmaidens” (1×).