The Difference Between diakonos and doylos

Within the Greek of the Bible, diakonos (διάκονος, G1249) and doylos (δοῦλος, G1401) are related but distinct concepts. diakonos is most often rendered "deacon", while doylos emphasizes "bond". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.

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diakonos and doylos

διάκονος

an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess)

G1249

Exegetical Meaning

an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess) | Etymology: probably from an obsolete (to run on errands; compare G1377 (διώκω)); | KJV: deacon, minister, servant

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English Glosses

deaconministerservant

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δοῦλος

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

G1401