Strong's Number G3789

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

Usage in the KJV:

serpent 14

Total: 14

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.