ὄφελον óphelon

Greek · Strong's G3785 · used 4 times in 4 verses

Meaning

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

In the King James Version: would (to God)

Derivation: first person singular of a past tense of G3784 (ὀφείλω);

1 Corinthians 4:8 Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really were kings, so that we might be kings with you!
2 Corinthians 11:1 I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness, but you are already doing that.
Galatians 5:12 As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!
Revelation 3:15 I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!