Refiner Word Study ophelon (G3785)
G3785  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ὄφελον
ophelon
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"originally a ptcp (aor act ptcp nom sg neut) from ὀφείλω, used in NT as an interj. to introduce a wish that cannot be attained, O that! Would that! 1 Cor. 4:8; 2 Cor. 11:1; Gal. 5:12; Rev. 3:15*"

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Definition and meaning

What does ophelon mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G3785
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

originally a ptcp (aor act ptcp nom sg neut) from ὀφείλω, used in NT as an interj. to introduce a wish that cannot be attained, O that! Would that! 1 Cor. 4:8; 2 Cor. 11:1; Gal. 5:12; Rev. 3:15*

In the original Greek the word is written: ὄφελον

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with ophelon

These are the most notable occurrences of ophelon (G3785) across the King James Bible.

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.

2 Corinthians 11:1

Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

Galatians 5:12

I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

Revelation 3:15

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ophelon

What does ophelon mean in Greek?

Strong's G3785 (ophelon) is a Greek word that means: originally a ptcp (aor act ptcp nom sg neut) from ὀφείλω, used in NT as an interj. to introduce a wish that cannot be attained, O that! Would that! 1 Cor. 4:8; 2 Cor. 11:1; Gal. 5:12; Rev. 3:15* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ophelon appear in the Bible?

The word ophelon (G3785) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3785?

Strong's G3785 is ophelon, a Greek word defined as: originally a ptcp (aor act ptcp nom sg neut) from ὀφείλω, used in NT as an interj. to introduce a wish that cannot be attained, O that! Would that! 1 . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ophelon in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ophelon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.