The meaning of “τυφλός”
Understanding typhlós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blind. - opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
τυφλός
blind. - opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:30 | “And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.” Word: τυφλός (typhlós) | |
| Mark 10:46 | “And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the highway side begging.” Word: τυφλός (typhlós) | |
| 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: τυφλός (typhlós) | |
| John 9:20 | “His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:” Word: τυφλός (typhlós) | |
| Acts 13:11 | “And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.” Word: τυφλός (typhlós) |