ὀφρῦς

ophrusNoun (Feminine)G3790

brow

From: perhaps from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) (through the idea of the shading or proximity to the organ of vision);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

an eyebrow, the brow of a hill.
LXX Usage: (עַיִן גַב) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 4:29

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