Strong’s G1398

δουλεύω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

douleuó

Pronunciation

doo-lyoo'-o

Definition

To serve, to be a slave to, to be in bondage

Meaning

I am a slave, am subject to, obey, am devoted.

Usage

The verb "douleuó" primarily means to serve or to be in a position of servitude. It conveys the idea of performing duties or tasks for a master, often with the connotation of being in a state of subjection or bondage. In the New Testament, it is used both in literal contexts, referring to actual servitude, and metaphorically, to describe spiritual service or devotion to God or sin.

Bible references

Matthew 6:24;Matthew 6:24;Luke 15:29;Luke 16:13;Luke 16:13;John 8:33;Acts 7:7;Acts 20:19;Romans 6:6;Romans 7:6;Romans 7:25;Romans 9:12;Romans 12:11;Romans 14:18;Romans 16:18;Galatians 4:8;Galatians 4:9;Galatians 4:25;Galatians 5:13;Ephesians 6:7;Philippians 2:22;Colossians 3:24;1 Thessalonians 1:9;1 Timothy 6:2;Titus 3:3