Opheílēma — G3783

Definition

neuter noun

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

1. properly, that which is justly or legally due, a debt
2. in imitation of the Chaldean חוב or חובָא (which denotes both debt and sin), metaphorically, offence, sin

Usually translated as

debt

Origin

from (the alternate of) G3784

• opheílō (G3784)

Occurrences

Opheílēma occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• Matthew 6:12 — And forgive us our debts (ὀφειλήματα), as we forgive our debtors.
• Romans 4:4 — Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt (ὀφείλημα).