The meaning of “ὀφειλέτης”
Understanding opheilétēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
debtor, which owed, sinner. - an ower, i.e. person indebted - figuratively, a delinquent - morally, a transgressor (agai...
ὀφειλέτης
debtor, which owed, sinner. - an ower, i.e. person indebted - figuratively, a delinquent - morally, a transgressor (against God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:24 | “And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.” Word: ὀφειλέτης (opheilétēs) | |
| Luke 13:4 | “Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?” Word: ὀφειλέτης (opheilétēs) | |
| Romans 8:12 | “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.” Word: ὀφειλέτης (opheilétēs) | |
| Galatians 5:3 | “For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.” Word: ὀφειλέτης (opheilétēs) |