ὈΦΘΑΛΜΟΔΟΥΛΙΑΙΣ, ὀφθαλμοδουλιαις
OPHTHALMODOULIAIS, ophthalmodouliais
Sounds Like: oph-thal-mo-doo-LI-ais
Translations: eye-service, a service performed only when watched, a service performed to please men
From the root: ὈΦΘΑΛΜΟΔΟΥΛΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun formed from 'eye' (ophthalmos) and 'service' (doulia). It refers to a type of service or work that is performed only when one is being watched or observed, often with the intention of pleasing people rather than doing the work diligently for its own sake. It implies a lack of sincerity or integrity in one's labor.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3787 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Colossians — 3:22
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