bondservant

UK
/ˈbɒndˌsɜː.vənt/
US
/ˈbɑndˌsɜrvənt/
bondservantnoun
bondservants
pl
UK
/ˈbɒndˌsɜː.vənt/
US
/ˈbɑndˌsɜrvənt/
Traductions
esclaveSens historique et juridique : personne soumise à un service sans salaire, souvent en raison d’une dette ou d’une obligation légale.
In ancient times, a bondservant would work for their master until their debt was paid off.
Dans l'Antiquité, un esclave devait travailler pour son maître jusqu'au remboursement de sa dette.
Traductions supplémentaires
serviteurSens religieux, notamment dans le vocabulaire chrétien ; se dit d’une personne qui se met au service de Dieu ou du Christ.
Définitions
A person who is bound in service without wages, often as a result of debt or legal obligation.
In ancient times, a bondservant would work for their master until their debt was paid off.
In Christian contexts, a person who has voluntarily dedicated themselves to the service of God or of Jesus Christ; a devoted servant of God.
Paul introduces himself as a bondservant of Christ Jesus.