δουλεύω
doyleyō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "δουλεύω" means to serve, be subject to, or act as a slave. It can refer to serving people, nations, or entities such as God, Christ, sin, desires, or material wealth. The term emphasizes submission or dedication to the one being served, whether in a literal or figurative sense.
to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)
The Greek word doyleyō means "to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)," encompassing related ideas including be in bondage, serve.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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