ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós) — Eye

Greek word study: ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós), Strong's G3788. the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)

GreekStrong's G3788
Quick definition
Greek word
ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)

Word study
Derivation: from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);

KJV translation words: eye, sight

Where this word appears

Strong's G3788 is tagged on 101 words in 86 verses across 14 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in Revelation 21:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

eyes ×60eye ×25the eyes ×5an eye ×3of eyes ×2Eye ×1Eyes ×1His eyes ×1gaze ×1of an eye ×1their eyes ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὀφθαλμοὺς ×32ὀφθαλμοὶ ×12ὀφθαλμός ×11ὀφθαλμῶν ×11ὀφθαλμῷ ×8ὀφθαλμοῖς ×7ὀφθαλμοῦ ×6ὀφθαλμὸς ×4ὀφθαλμοί ×3ὀφθαλμούς ×3

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×25John ×18Luke ×17Revelation ×10Mark ×7Acts ×71 Corinthians ×5Romans ×3

Verses (first 25 of 86)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3700 ὀπτάνομαι (optánomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G503 ἀντοφθαλμέω (antophthalméō), G3442 μονόφθαλμος (monóphthalmos), G3787 ὀφθαλμοδουλεία (ophthalmodouleía).

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Frequently asked questions

What does ophthalmós (G3788) mean?

The eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance).

How is G3788 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3788 as: eye, sight.

How often does ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós) appear?

Strong's G3788 is tagged on 101 words in 86 verses across 14 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in Revelation 21:4.