ὀφείλω
opheilōVerbG3784
to owe
From: probably from the base of G3786 (ὄφελος) (through the idea of accruing);
Short Definition
to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
Full Lexicon Entry
to owe, be a debtor: with accusative of thing(s),; dative of person(s). Pass., to be owed, to be due: ὀφειλόμενον
34.Metaphorical
LXX Usage: (נָשָׁה), (חוֹב)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
34 timesAppears 34 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
5
Luke
5
Matthew
5
1 John
3
Hebrews
3
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 11:7
- 1 John 3:16
- 3 John 1:8
- John 13:14
- Luke 7:41
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