The meaning of “עִוֵּר”
Understanding ʻivvêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
intensive from עָוַר blind (men, people). - blind (literally or figuratively) 1) blind 1a) blind (physically) 1b) blind ...
עִוֵּר
intensive from עָוַר blind (men, people). - blind (literally or figuratively) 1) blind 1a) blind (physically) 1b) blind (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 4:11 | “And the Lord said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the Lord?” Word: עִוֵּר (ʻivvêr) | |
| Deuteronomy 27:18 | “Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.” Word: עִוֵּר (ʻivvêr) | |
| Job 29:15 | “I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.” Word: עִוֵּר (ʻivvêr) | |
| Isaiah 42:18 | “Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.” Word: עִוֵּר (ʻivvêr) | |
| Lamentations 4:14 | “They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.” Word: עִוֵּר (ʻivvêr) |
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