עִוְרִ֗ים
𐤏𐤅𐤓𐤉𐤌
ʻivvêr
the blind
An individual who is blind, lacking sight, whether literally (physically unable to see) or, in some contexts, metaphorically (lacking perception or understanding). Used as an adjective and sometimes as a substantive, referring to a blind person. The term can also denote collective groups ('the blind') or stand figuratively for those unaware, ignorant, or morally unperceptive in context. The word may convey intensity or completeness of blindness, distinguishing it from less emphatic forms.
Isaiah 42:16 · Word #2
Lexicon H5787
| Lemma | עִוֵּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʻivvêr |
| Strong's | H5787 |
| Definition | An individual who is blind, lacking sight, whether literally (physically unable to see) or, in some contexts, metaphorically (lacking perception or understanding). Used as an adjective and sometimes as a substantive, referring to a blind person. The term can also denote collective groups ('the blind') or stand figuratively for those unaware, ignorant, or morally unperceptive in context. The word may convey intensity or completeness of blindness, distinguishing it from less emphatic forms. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the blind |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5787-04
blind men
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; masculine plural absolute; derived from Piel form עִוֵּר expressing a state of blindness. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form עִוְרִים is the masculine plural absolute of עִוֵּר, an intensive (Piel-derived) adjective functioning substantively. "Blind men" preserves both the masculine plural morphology and the root sense of a state of complete blindness. |
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