Strong's Number G3789

ὄφις

ophis · of'-is

Transliteration:

ophis{of'-is}

Word Origin:

probably from 3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision)

TDNT:

5:566,748

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Strong's Definition:

a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan

Usage in the KJV:

serpent 14

Total: 14
Occurs 14 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

snake, serpent
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.