τυφλὸν
typhlós
blind
Primarily denotes lacking physical sight, i.e., unable to see (blind). In extended and metaphorical usage, it can refer to lacking perception, discernment, or insight (mentally or spiritually 'blind'). The term is most often used of those physically blind but is also applied metaphorically to those insensitive or unresponsive to moral, spiritual, or intellectual realities.
John 9:1 · Word #5
Lexicon G5185
| Lemma | τυφλός |
| Transliteration | typhlós |
| Strong's | G5185 |
| Definition | Primarily denotes lacking physical sight, i.e., unable to see (blind). In extended and metaphorical usage, it can refer to lacking perception, discernment, or insight (mentally or spiritually 'blind'). The term is most often used of those physically blind but is also applied metaphorically to those insensitive or unresponsive to moral, spiritual, or intellectual realities. |
Morphology ADJ.A ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | blind |
| Literal | blind |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τυφλός |
| Strong's | G5185 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5185-05
blind man
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; accusative masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective τυφλός denotes one lacking sight or perception; as an accusative masculine singular substantive adjective, it functions as "blind man," preserving both its core sense and its masculine singular form. |
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