[Kolokotronis]

I don't think you're going to get too far with your argument based on slave/servant, M. The relevant word here is "δούλους". It is sometimes translated as servant because in English that's probably the closest single word but in fact a "δούλους" was very much a slave, a house slave, a member of the master's household to be sure, but a slave nevertheless.

[MarkBsnr]

I thank you for your correction, sir. Does the Greek imply any sort of choice, or is the state of "δούλους" completely without choice? There are various states of servitude, including volunarily contracting for a period of time. Or is this state a completely involuntary one?