발음 : 옵히스 ophis {of'-is}
어근 : *3700(선명함) 에서 유래
어의 : 뱀, 해독자
문법 : 남성형 명사
probably from 3700 (through the idea of sharpness of vision);
TDNT - 5:566,748
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.