Óphelon — G3785

Definition

particle

1. in later Greek it assumes the nature of an interjection, to be rendered) would that, where one wishes that a thing had happened which has not happened, or that a thing be done which probably will not be done

I ought (wish), i.e. (interjection) oh that!

Usually translated as

would

Origin

first person singular of a past tense of G3784

• opheílō (G3784)

Occurrences

Óphelon occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), Revelation (1)

• 1 Corinthians 4:8 — Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God (ὄφελόν) ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
• 2 Corinthians 11:1 — Would to God (Ὄφελον) ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.
• Galatians 5:12 — I would (ὄφελον) they were even cut off which trouble you.
• Revelation 3:15 — I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would (ὄφελον) thou wert cold or hot.