3789 ophis {of'-is}
方 3700 (硓筁睲贰钵禜種├);
TDNT - 5:566,748;锭┦迭
AV - serpent 14; 14
1) 矰
2) τē, 矰琌剪絤籔醇紌禜紉
ê篡腇甃矰砆礢び跌碿.
3789 ophis {of'-is}
probably from 3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision);
TDNT - 5:566,748; n m
AV - serpent 14; 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.