Strong’s G3788

ὀφθαλμός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

ophthalmos

Pronunciation

of-thal-MOS

Definition

Eye

Meaning

the eye; fig: the mind's eye.

Usage

The Greek word "ophthalmos" primarily refers to the physical organ of sight, the eye. In the New Testament, it is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it describes the human eye, as in Matthew 5:29, "If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away." Metaphorically, it can refer to spiritual perception or insight, as in Ephesians 1:18, "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened."

Bible references

Matthew 5:29;Matthew 5:38;Matthew 5:38;Matthew 6:22;Matthew 6:22;Matthew 6:23;Matthew 7:3;Matthew 7:3;Matthew 7:4;Matthew 7:4;Matthew 7:5;Matthew 7:5;Matthew 9:29;Matthew 9:30;Matthew 13:15;Matthew 13:15;Matthew 13:16;Matthew 17:8;Matthew 18:9;Matthew 18:9;Matthew 20:15;Matthew 20:33;Matthew 21:42;Matthew 26:43;Mark 7:22