Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὀφθαλμοδουλεία”
Understanding ophthalmodouleía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
eye-service. - sight-labor, i.e. that needs watching (remissness)
G3787
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὀφθαλμοδουλεία
Phoneticof-thal-mod-oo-li'-ah
Transliterationophthalmodouleía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
eye-service. - sight-labor, i.e. that needs watching (remissness)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 6:6 | “Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;” Word: ὀφθαλμοδουλεία (ophthalmodouleía) | |
| Colossians 3:22 | “Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:” Word: ὀφθαλμοδουλεία (ophthalmodouleía) |