Strong's Greek · G1396

G1396 doulagōgéō

δουλαγωγέω

doo-lag-ogue-eh'-o

to enslave

Looking for Hebrew H1396 gâbar? It has the same number in Strong's Hebrew lexicon but is a different word, not a translation of G1396. Strong's numbering starts again for each language.

doulagōgéō appears once in Scripture, in 1 Corinthians 9:27. In the Doxa app, open that verse, keep your notes on it, and ask Doxa Engage how it connects to what God has said to you.

Definition

to be a slave-driver, i.e. to enslave (figuratively, subdue)

In the King James Version

bring into subjection

Derivation

from a presumed compound of G1401 (δοῦλος) and G71 (ἄγω);

Appears 1 time in Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:27

“No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.”

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