Words the Bible translates as ought
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 3 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- deiδεῖit is necessary; one must, ought, has to (an impersonal verb that names a binding necessity laid on a person or event)
- opheilōὀφείλωto owe: to be bound to give or do what is due, whether a real debt or a duty
- chrēχρήto ought/neednot studied yet
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