G5533 Greek
χρεωφειλέτης
chreōpheiletēs
debtor
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word χρεωφειλέτης (chreōpheiletēs) functions as a noun and translates to "debtor." In the context of commerce and wealth, it refers to someone who owes money or goods. The word appears only twice in the Bible. Given its definition and limited occurrences, χρεωφειλέτης likely carries a connotation of financial responsibility and liability. Its inclusion in the Bible may be significant in discussing the importance of financial stewardship and accountability.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text