ὀφειλέτης

opheiletēsNoun (Masculine)G3781

debtor

From: from G3784 (ὀφείλω);

Short Definition

an ower, i.e. person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor (against God)

Full Lexicon Entry

a debtor: with genitive (of the amount). Metaphorical, of obligation or duty in general, with reference to favours received or injury done, etc.: of sinners, in relation to God (= Heb. חַיָּב; cf. Sir (6)).

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
3
Matthew
2
Galatians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Galatians 5:3
  • Luke 13:4
  • Matthew 18:24
  • Matthew 6:12
  • Romans 1:14

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