Strong’s H5787

עֵוֵּר

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

`ivver

Pronunciation

iv-vare'

Definition

Blind

Meaning

blind

Usage

The Hebrew word "ivver" primarily denotes physical blindness, referring to individuals who are unable to see. It is used in the Old Testament to describe those who are physically blind, as well as metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral blindness, where individuals are unable to perceive or understand spiritual truths.

Bible references

Exodus 4:11;Leviticus 19:14;Leviticus 21:18;Deuteronomy 15:21;Deuteronomy 27:18;Deuteronomy 28:29;2 Samuel 5:6;2 Samuel 5:8;2 Samuel 5:8;Job 29:15;Psalm 146:8;Isaiah 29:18;Isaiah 35:5;Isaiah 42:7;Isaiah 42:16;Isaiah 42:18;Isaiah 42:19;Isaiah 42:19;Isaiah 42:19;Isaiah 43:8;Isaiah 56:10;Isaiah 59:10;Jeremiah 31:8;Lamentations 4:14;Zephaniah 1:17