Strong's G3781 · Greek
ὀφειλέτης
opheilétēs
Definition
an ower, i.e. person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor (against God)
KJV: debtor, which owed, sinner
Root / derivation: from G3784 (ὀφείλω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀφειλέτης across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Romans3 verses
I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
Romans 8:12Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Romans 15:27It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3781 (opheilétēs) mean?
an ower, i.e. person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor (against God)
How many times does G3781 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3781 (ὀφειλέτης) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “debtors.”
How is opheilétēs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3781 is rendered as “debtors” (3×), “debtor” (2×), “owed” (1×), “sinners” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ὀφειλέτης come from?
from G3784 (ὀφείλω);