ὀφειλέτης opheilétēs
Meaning
an ower, i.e. person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor (against God)
In the King James Version: debtor, which owed, sinner
Derivation: from G3784 (ὀφείλω);
Where it is used
- Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
- Matthew 18:24 As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.
- Luke 13:4 Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?
- Romans 1:14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.
- Romans 8:12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
- Romans 15:27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
- Galatians 5:3 Again I testify to every man who gets himself circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.