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τυφλόω G5186

G5186 is the Greek word τυφλόω, transliterated typhlóō. The King James Version most often renders it blinded.

Word: τυφλόωTransliteration: typhlóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to make blind, i.e. (figuratively) to obscure.

Where it comes from

from G5185 (τυφλός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

blinded 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: blind.

Verses using τυφλόω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

John 12:40 · KJV

He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

2 Corinthians 4:4 · KJV

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

1 John 2:11 · KJV

But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5186 mean?

G5186 is the Greek word τυφλόω (typhlóō), meaning to make blind, i.e. (figuratively) to obscure.

How is G5186 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it blinded (3 times).

How many times does G5186 appear in the Bible?

τυφλόω (typhlóō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5186 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5185 (τυφλός).

Nearby entries

G5183 · Τύριος — a Tyrian, i.e. inhabitant of Tyrus G5184 · Τύρος G5185 · τυφλός — opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy)…G5187 · τυφόω — to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively)…G5188 · τύφω — to make a smoke, i.e. slowly consume without flame G5189 · τυφωνικός — stormy (as if smoky)

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