Strong's Lexicon sanverim: Blindness, confusion Original Word: סַנְוֵר Word Origin: The origin of סַנְוֵרִים (sanverim) is uncertain, but it is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a specific condition of blindness or confusion. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of spiritual blindness is addressed in the New Testament, such as in John 9:39-41, where Jesus speaks of spiritual blindness. Usage: The term "sanverim" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a divinely induced state of blindness or confusion. It is not merely a physical blindness but often implies a spiritual or mental bewilderment that prevents individuals from perceiving reality or truth. This condition is typically a result of divine intervention, serving as a judgment or a means to protect God's people. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, blindness was often seen as a significant disability, both physically and socially. It could symbolize a lack of understanding or insight. In the biblical narrative, God sometimes uses blindness as a tool to achieve His purposes, demonstrating His power and sovereignty over human perception and understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition sudden blindness NASB Translation blindness (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs סַנְוֵרִים noun [masculine] plural intensive or abstract (Sta§ 324 b) sudden blindness (etymology dubious; derivation from נוּר highly improbable, whether antiphrase WetzstDe Psalm 4, 886 Köii. 1, 404, or from dazzling, compare 'flimmern' HoffmZAW ii (1882), 68; but also view of HalRŠJ xi. 66 derivatives from √ סנר cover with a skin, i.e. produce film over, lacks demonstration; at present we must be content with assuming quadriliteral √, Thes Sta§ 243); — ׳הִכּוּ בַּסּ Genesis 19:11 (J) they smote the men with sudden blindness, compare 2 Kings 6:18; 2 Kings 2:18 (all cases miraculous, and in Kings temporary). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blindness Of uncertain derivation; (in plural) blindness -- blindness. Forms and Transliterations בַּסַּנְוֵרִ֑ים בַּסַּנְוֵרִ֔ים בַּסַּנְוֵרִ֖ים בסנורים bas·san·wê·rîm bassanveRim bassanwêrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 19:11 HEB: הַבַּ֗יִת הִכּוּ֙ בַּסַּנְוֵרִ֔ים מִקָּטֹ֖ן וְעַד־ NAS: of the house with blindness, both KJV: of the house with blindness, both small INT: of the house struck blindness small against 2 Kings 6:18 2 Kings 6:18 3 Occurrences |
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