The meaning of “κωφός”
Understanding kōphós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deaf, dumb, speechless. - blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
κωφός
deaf, dumb, speechless. - blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:22 | “Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.” Word: κωφός (kōphós) | |
| Mark 7:37 | “And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. ” Word: κωφός (kōphós) | |
| Luke 7:22 | “Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.” Word: κωφός (kōphós) |