Strong’s G5186

τυφλόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tuphloó

Pronunciation

toof-lo'-o

Definition

To blind, to make blind

Meaning

I make blind, physically or mentally.

Usage

The verb τυφλόω (tuphloó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of making someone physically or spiritually blind. It can refer to literal blindness, as in the loss of physical sight, or metaphorically to spiritual blindness, where individuals are unable to perceive or understand spiritual truths.

Bible references

John 12:40;2 Corinthians 4:4;1 John 2:11