Opḗ — G3692

Definition

feminine noun

a hole (as if for light), i.e. cavern; by analogy, a spring (of water)

1. of caves in rocks or mountains

Usually translated as

place, cave

Origin

probably from G3700

• optánomai (G3700)

Occurrences

Opḗ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (1), James (1)

• Hebrews 11:38 — (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves (ὀπαῖς) of the earth.
• James 3:11 — Doth a fountain send forth at the same place (ὀπῆς) sweet water and bitter?