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Strong's G3783 ὀφείλημα (opheilema)

Opheilema means “debt” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3783 — kishshalon (“fall”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3783
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 5

Strong's G3783 Quick Answer

Strong's G3783 ὀφείλημα (opheilema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. opheilema (of-ei'-lay-mah) n. 1. something owed 2. (figuratively) a due It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include debts and debt. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
opheilema (of-ei'-lay-mah) n. 1. something owed 2. (figuratively) a due
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
debts and debt

Meaning and Definition

opheilema (of-ei'-lay-mah) n. 1. something owed 2. (figuratively) a due 3. (morally) a fault [from (the alternate of) G3784] KJV: debt Root(s): G3784

Original Word
ὀφείλημα
Transliteration
opheilema
Derivation
Root: ὀφείλω R1: 3784
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3783. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

debt

Usage: ὀφείλημα, -τος, τό (ὀφείλω), [in LXX: Deu.24:10 (מַשָּׁאָה), I Est.3:20, 1Ma.15:8 * ;] that which is owed, a debt: Rom.4:4; metaphorically (as Aram. חוֺבָא חוֺב), of sin as a debt, Mat.6:12.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3783 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render opheilema, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G3783 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3783 (ὀφείλημα) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3783 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3783 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 6:12 KJV

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Romans 4:4 KJV

Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

Strong's G3783 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 24:10 Septuagint / Brenton

If thy neighbor owe thee a debt, any debt whatsoever, thou shalt not go into his house to take his pledge:

Strong's G3783 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 3:20 Septuagint / Brenton

it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man remembereth neither sorrow nor debt:

1 Maccabees 15:8 Septuagint / Brenton

And if anything be, or shall be, owing to the king, let it be forgiven thee from this time forth for evermore.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3783.

Deuteronomy 24:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If thy neighbor owe thee a debt, any debt whatsoever, thou shalt not go into his house to take his pledge:
Matthew 6:12 New Testament, KJV
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Romans 4:4 New Testament, KJV
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
1 Esdras 3:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man remembereth neither sorrow nor debt:
1 Maccabees 15:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And if anything be, or shall be, owing to the king, let it be forgiven thee from this time forth for evermore.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3783, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3783 FAQ

What does opheilema (ὀφείλημα) mean?

Opheilema (Strong's G3783) is a Greek word most simply glossed "debt". opheilema (of-ei'-lay-mah) n. 1. something owed 2. (figuratively) a due

How many times is opheilema (ὀφείλημα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G3783 across 5 books.

Where can I study opheilema (ὀφείλημα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3783 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate opheilema (ὀφείλημα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as debts and debt. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3783 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3783, with linked reader references where each row is available.