Bondage(slavery)
עֲבֹדָה/BON-dij/
“Slavery, servitude”
Summary
Physical or spiritual slavery, most notably describing Israel's captivity in Egypt and the spiritual slavery from which Christ liberates believers.
☩Egyptian Bondage
Israel's bondage in Egypt is frequently referenced as 'the house of bondage' from which God delivered them. They were forced into harsh labor making bricks and serving as slaves until God heard their cry and sent Moses to deliver them.
Key verses:Exodus 1:14Exodus 2:23Exodus 13:3Deuteronomy 5:6
☩Spiritual Bondage
The New Testament uses bondage metaphorically for slavery to sin, fear, and the Law. Paul contrasts the bondage of the old covenant with the freedom of the Spirit. Christ came to deliver those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Key verses:Romans 8:15Galatians 4:3-9Galatians 5:1Hebrews 2:15
Related Verses37 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Bondage," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Bondage," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).