G1401
Servant (Doulos)
δοῦλος (doulos)
A bondservant — one wholly devoted to and owned by a master, serving with complete loyalty.
Greek
Pronunciation: DOO-los
Definition
Doulos is the Greek word for servant or bondservant, describing one who belongs entirely to a master. Paul and other apostles adopted this title voluntarily, identifying themselves as wholly devoted to Christ's ownership and service.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Philippians 2:7
“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.”Read in context
Matthew 20:26-27
“Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.”Read in context
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