δοῦλος vs עֶבֶד

doylos and eved

δοῦλος

a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)

G1401

Exegetical Meaning

a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency) | Etymology: from G1210 (δέω); | KJV: bond(-man), servant

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English Glosses

bondservant

Canon Usage

Gospels●

Pauline Epistles●

Context Themes

Christ Who Became a Servant
Servants of God

עֶבֶד

servant; a slave or bondman

H5650

Exegetical Meaning

Eved is the primary Hebrew word for servant or slave. It describes one who is subject to and works for another. In theological use, the greatest OT figures — Abraham, Moses, David — are honoured as evdei YHWH, servants of the LORD. The title reaches its climax in Isaiah's Servant Songs (52:13–53:12), where the suffering Servant bears the sins of many. Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve, embodies the eved of the LORD fully.

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English Glosses

servantslavebondmanbondservant

Canon Usage

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