Berean Strong's Lexicon opsis: Appearance, sight, face, countenance Original Word: ὄψις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὁράω (horaō), meaning "to see" or "to perceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "opsis" is מַרְאֶה (mar'eh), which also means appearance or sight, as seen in passages like 1 Samuel 16:7: "But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.'" Usage: The Greek word "opsis" primarily refers to the act of seeing or the appearance of something. It can denote the physical appearance or the visual aspect of a person or object. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the outward appearance or the visible form of something, often in contrast to the inner reality or essence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, much emphasis was placed on physical appearance and the visual arts. The concept of "opsis" would have been significant in a culture that valued beauty, form, and the visual representation of the divine. In Jewish thought, while outward appearance was acknowledged, there was a greater emphasis on the heart and inner character, as seen in the Hebrew Scriptures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom opópa (perf. of horaó) Definition the act of seeing, the sense of sight NASB Translation appearance (1), face (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3799: ὄψιςὄψις, ὄψεως, ἡ (ὈΠΤΩ, ὄψομαι (cf. ὀφθαλμός)), from Homer down; the Sept. chiefly for מַרְאֶה; 1. seeing, sight. 2. face, countenance: John 11:44; Revelation 1:16. 3. the outward appearance, look (many lexicographers give this neuter and objective sense precedence): κρίνειν κατ' ὄψιν, John 7:24. From optanomai; properly, sight (the act), i.e. (by implication) the visage, an external show -- appearance, countenance, face. see GREEK optanomai Englishman's Concordance John 7:24 N-AFSGRK: κρίνετε κατ' ὄψιν ἀλλὰ τὴν NAS: according to appearance, but judge KJV: according to the appearance, but INT: Judge according to appearance but John 11:44 N-NFS Revelation 1:16 N-NFS |