Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3789

Strong's G3789 · Greek

ὄφις

ophis · /of'-is/

Number
G3789
Language
Greek
Original word
ὄφις
Transliteration
ophis
Pronunciation
of'-is
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

probably from 3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision); a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan:--serpent.

KJV: serpent

Root / derivation: probably from 3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὄφις across 14 verses.

serpent8×
serpents6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
John1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation5 verses
Revelation 9:19

For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.

Revelation 12:9

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Revelation 12:14

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Revelation 12:15

And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.

Revelation 20:2

And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3789 (ophis) mean?

probably from 3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision); a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan:--serpent.

How many times does G3789 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3789 (ὄφις) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “serpent.”

How is ophis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3789 is rendered as “serpent” (8×), “serpents” (6×).

Where does the Greek word ὄφις come from?

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