τυφλὸς
typhlós
blind man
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.
Luke 6:39 · Word #8
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 NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | blind man |
| Literal | blind-(one) |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τυφλός |
| Strong's | G5185 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5185-06
blind man
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; nominative masculine singular (Gr,NS,,,,NMS). |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective τυφλός denotes one who lacks physical sight or perception; rendered substantively in the nominative masculine singular, it refers to a single male characterized as blind. "Blind man" preserves both the core meaning and the masculine singular nominative form. |
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