τυφλοῦ
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 9:32 · Word #10
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.S GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| 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 G5185-07
of a blind one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; genitive masculine singular (Gr,NS,,,,GMS); denotes "of a blind (man/one)." |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine singular form denotes possession or relation, rendered with "of." "Blind one" preserves the substantive adjective sense of a person characterized by blindness, whether physical or figurative. |
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