G5186

τυφλόω

typhloō

Verb · From τυφλός (G5185)

From G5185; to make blind, i.e. (figuratively) to obscure:—blind.

Outline

to blind, make blind
in the NT metaph. to blunt the mental discernment, darken the mind

Usages

John 12:40

He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

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2 Corinthians 4:4

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Breakdown

god of this world Esau. Pursuing to Romans 11:7, the Most High has used Esau to blind the people.

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1 John 2:11

But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.

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