bondservant

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All you see is this kind of Christian-used churchy word "bondservant," which you never hear outside of a biblical reference.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2021

His grandfather, Cao Yin, was an imperial bondservant, an important functionary in the south, who enjoyed high favour with the emperor Kangxi.

From The Guardian • Feb. 12, 2016

I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Revelation by Anonymous

So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.'

From Unspoken Sermons Series I., II., and II. by MacDonald, George

Will he show that he remembers the text, "The bondservant of the Lord must not strive"?

From To My Younger Brethren Chapters on Pastoral Life and Work by Moule, H. C. G. (Handley Carr Glyn)