κωφὸν
kophon
deaf
from κόπτω; blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb):--deaf, dumb, speechless.
Mark 9:25 · Word #18
Lexicon G2974
| Lemma | κωφός |
| Transliteration | kōphós |
| Strong's | G2974 |
| In-context | deaf |
| Literal | deaf-mute |
Morphology ADJ.A VOC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | VOC — Vocative — Direct address |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κωφός |
| Strong's | G2974 |
SIBI-P1 G2974-02
a blunted one
| Root | κωφός (kōphos) |
| Core Meanings | blunted, dulled, muted, deaf, speechless |
| Semantic Range | physically deaf, unable to hear; mute, unable to speak; figuratively dull, unresponsive, lacking perception |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, κωφός often describes those physically unable to hear or speak, highlighting Yeshua’s restorative power. Figuratively, it can point to spiritual dullness or unresponsiveness to God’s word, underscoring themes of revelation, healing, and restored communication with God and community. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective; accusative singular masculine (AMS) and accusative singular neuter (ANS), with one vocative singular neuter (VNS) occurrence. It functions substantivally, describing a person or thing characterized by dullness or muteness. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective κωφός derives from the idea of being blunted or dulled (as from striking), which metaphorically extends to dulled hearing or muted speech. Rendering it as "a blunted one" preserves this root imagery while reflecting the accusative singular form (masculine or neuter) used of a specific individual or entity affected by such dulling. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root κωφός (blunted, dulled, muted, deaf, speechless)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2974-01 |
kophoi | the blunted ones (in hearing or speech) |
G2974-03 |
kophos | a dulled-one (deaf-and-mute man) |
G2974-04 |
kophous | the hearing-blunted men |
Word Usage (14 occurrences of G2974)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:32 | κωφὸν | kophon | |
| Matthew 9:33 | κωφός | kophos | |
| Matthew 11:5 | κωφοὶ | kophoi |