ὀφρῦς
ophrus
brow
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὀφρῦς (ophrus) is a noun that refers to the brow or the forehead. This single occurrence in the Bible is found in the New Testament, which suggests that the word was not commonly used in everyday language. The fact that it is a distinct term for a specific body part indicates that the author of the text wanted to convey a particular idea or image that is associated with the brow or forehead. Given its limited usage, it is difficult to establish a range of usage for this word. However, in the context of its single occurrence, it is likely that the author is using the word to convey a sense of prominence or visibility, as the brow is a prominent feature of the human face. The significance of this word lies in its ability to create a vivid image in the reader's mind, drawing attention to the importance of the feature being described.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text