Ópsis — G3799

Definition

feminine noun

properly, sight (the act), i.e. (by implication) the visage, an external show

1. seeing, sight
2. face, countenance
3. the outward appearance, look (many lexicographers give this neuter and objective sense precedence)

Usually translated as

appearance, countenance, face

Origin

from G3700

• optánomai (G3700)

Occurrences

Ópsis occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (2), Revelation (1)

• John 7:24 — Judge not according to the appearance (ὄψιν), but judge righteous judgment.
• John 11:44 — And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face (ὄψις) was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
• Revelation 1:16 — And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance (ὄψις) was as the sun shineth in his strength.