Typhlóō — G5186

Definition

verb

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

1. in the N. T. metaphorically, to blunt the mental discernment, darken the mind

Usually translated as

blind

Origin

from G5185

• typhlós (G5185)

Occurrences

Typhlóō occurs 3 times in the King James.

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

• John 12:40 — He hath blinded (τετύφλωκεν) 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 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded (ἐτύφλωσεν) 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 — But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded (ἐτύφλωσεν) his eyes.