8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Ought' in the Bible

"Let it be so on this occasion," Jesus replied; "for so we ought to fulfil every religious duty." Then he consented;

Verse ConceptsNowGospel, Essence OfA Righteous People

Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

Verse ConceptsPeople Rememberingthe Gifts of GodForgiving Others Who Hurt YouPurgatory

yet he has no [substantial] root in himself, but is only temporary, and when pressure or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he stumbles and falls away [abandoning the One who is the source of salvation].

Verse ConceptsFleeting ImpressionsNot Whole HeartedPersecution, Nature OfPersecution, OriginSuddenlyPeople StumblingChrist's Disciples Will SufferEnduringWhy It HappenedPersecution

ought not you also to have had pity on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?'

Verse ConceptsSympathyImitating Good PeopleThe Need For Mercyforgiving others

And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

Verse ConceptsSuddenlyAddressing SomeoneGod's NeedsGod's Ownership Of Everything

Then you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have received my money back with interest.

Verse ConceptsCreditTalentsDepositsInterestMoney, Stewardship OfMoney, Uses OfPossessingBanksGifts And Talentsinvestinglent

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
δεῖ 
Dei 
must , ought , must needs , should , , vr ought
Usage: 72

ὀφείλω ὀφειλέω 
Opheilo 
ought , owe , be bound , be duty , be a debtor , be guilty , be indebted ,
Usage: 24

τίς 
Tis 
Usage: 373

χρή 
Chre 
Usage: 1

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