Ophis

of'-is
Parts of Speech Noun Masculine

Ophis Definition

NAS Word Usage - Total: 14
  1. snake, serpent
  2. with the ancients, the serpent was an emblem of cunning and wisdom. The serpent who deceived Eve was regarded by the Jews as the devil.
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
ofiß
Origin
probably from (3700) (through the idea of sharpness of vision)
Strong's Number
3789
TDNT Entry
5:566,748

NAS Word Usage

serpent
6
serpents
6
snake
2
Total
14

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Ophis". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999. . 1999.