δουλόω

douloōVerbG1402

to enslave

From: from G1401 (δοῦλος);

Short Definition

to enslave (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to enslave, bring into bondage: (LXX); metaphorically; pass.; θεῷ; δικαιοσύνῃ; οἴνῳ; ὑπὸ τὰ στοιχεῖα κόσμου.
LXX Usage: for עָבַד

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
Romans
2
2 Peter
1
Acts
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:15
  • 1 Corinthians 9:19
  • 2 Peter 2:19
  • Acts 7:6
  • Galatians 4:3

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