Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὄψις”
Understanding ópsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
appearance, countenance, face. - properly, sight (the act), i.e. (by implication) the visage, an external show
G3799
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὄψις
Phoneticop'-sis
Transliterationópsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
appearance, countenance, face. - properly, sight (the act), i.e. (by implication) the visage, an external show
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 7:24 | “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” Word: ὄψις (ópsis) | |
| John 11:44 | “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.” Word: ὄψις (ópsis) | |
| Revelation 1:16 | “And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.” Word: ὄψις (ópsis) |