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bondage

Meaning of “bondage”

Slavery, forced service, captivity, oppression, or binding subjection.

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39 occurrences37 verses15 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 1:14

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Romans 8:15
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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1611 witness · Romans 8:15 · retained source text

For ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage againe to feare: but ye haue receiued the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, father.

Romans 8:21
Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
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1611 witness · Romans 8:21 · retained source text

Because the creature it selfe also shall bee deliuered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious libertie of the children of God.

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