Opheilḗ — G3782

Definition

feminine noun

indebtedness, i.e. (concretely) a sum owed; figuratively, obligation, i.e. (conjugal) duty

1. properly, a debt
2. specifically, of conjugal duty (R. V. her due)

Usually translated as

debt, due

Origin

from G3784

• opheílō (G3784)

Occurrences

Opheilḗ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Romans (1)

• Matthew 18:32 — Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt (ὀφειλὴν), because thou desiredst me:
• Romans 13:7 — Render therefore to all their dues (ὀφειλάς): tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.