KJV dictionary & concordance

bondservant

Meaning of “bondservant”

A person bound to serve another; one in compulsory or dependent service.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 25:39

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

¶ And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Leviticus 25:39 · retained source text

¶ And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poore, and be sold vnto thee, thou shalt not compell him to serue as a bond seruant.

1611 marginal noteHeb. serue thy selfe with him with the seruice, &c.

1611 marginal noteExo. 21.2. deut. 15.12. ierem. 34.14.

Source order

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

One bound to service; a servant whose liberty is restrained.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 294