Strongs Number: G3789
| Greek Word: | ὄφις |
| Transliteration: | ophis |
| Phonetic: | of'-is |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Masculine |
| Strongs Definition: | a snake figuratively (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person especially Satan |
| Thayers Definition: |
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. |
| Origin: | Probably from G3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision) |
| Bible Usage: | serpent. |