Strong#: | 3789 // ofiv ophis |
Orig: | n m // probably from \\3700\\ (through the idea of sharpness of vision) |
NASB: | ==>serpent(6), serpents(6), snake(2). |
AV=14 | ==>serpent 14 |
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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.
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NASB: | a snake: |
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