Strong’s G1401

δοῦλος

Part of speech

Adjective; Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

doulos

Pronunciation

DOO-los

Definition

Servant, Slave, Bondservant

Meaning

(a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave.

Usage

The term "doulos" in the New Testament is used to describe a person who is in a position of servitude or subjection. It can refer to a literal slave, someone who is legally owned by another and whose entire livelihood and purpose are determined by their master. However, it is also used metaphorically to describe a person who is devoted to another to the disregard of their own interests, often used to describe followers of Christ who are committed to serving God and His purposes.

Bible references

Matthew 8:9;Matthew 10:24;Matthew 10:25;Matthew 13:27;Matthew 13:28;Matthew 18:23;Matthew 18:26;Matthew 18:27;Matthew 18:28;Matthew 18:32;Matthew 20:27;Matthew 21:34;Matthew 21:35;Matthew 21:36;Matthew 22:3;Matthew 22:4;Matthew 22:6;Matthew 22:8;Matthew 22:10;Matthew 24:45;Matthew 24:46;Matthew 24:48;Matthew 24:50;Matthew 25:14;Matthew 25:19