The meaning of “δουλεία”
Understanding douleía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bondage. - slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
δουλεία
bondage. - slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:15 | “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” Word: δουλεία (douleía) | |
| Romans 8:21 | “Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Word: δουλεία (douleía) | |
| Galatians 4:24 | “Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.” Word: δουλεία (douleía) | |
| Galatians 5:1 | “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Word: δουλεία (douleía) | |
| Hebrews 2:15 | “And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” Word: δουλεία (douleía) |