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The meaning of ὀφρῦς

Understanding ophrŷs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

brow. - the eye-"brow" or forehead, i.e. (figuratively) the brink of a precipice

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ὀφρῦς

Phoneticof-roos'
Transliterationophrŷs
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

brow. - the eye-"brow" or forehead, i.e. (figuratively) the brink of a precipice

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 4:29

And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

Word: ὀφρῦς (ophrŷs)

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Luke
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