ὀφείλημα

opheilēmaNoun (Neuter)G3783

debt

From: from (the alternate of) G3784 (ὀφείλω);

Short Definition

something owed, i.e. (figuratively) a due; morally, a fault

Full Lexicon Entry

that which is owed, a debt: metaphorically (as Aram. חוֺבָא חוֺב), of sin as a debt.
LXX Usage: (מַשָּׁאָה), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 6:12
  • Romans 4:4

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