Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὄφελον”
Understanding óphelon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
first person singular of a past tense of ὀφείλω would (to God). - I ought (wish), i.e. (interjection) oh that!
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὄφελον
Phoneticof'-el-on
Transliterationóphelon
Grammar Code
G:INJ
Greek, INJ
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
first person singular of a past tense of ὀφείλω would (to God). - I ought (wish), i.e. (interjection) oh that!
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 4:8 | “Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.” Word: ὄφελον (óphelon) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:1 | “Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.” Word: ὄφελον (óphelon) | |
| Galatians 5:12 | “I would they were even cut off which trouble you.” Word: ὄφελον (óphelon) | |
| Revelation 3:15 | “I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.” Word: ὄφελον (óphelon) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians