Strong's Lexicon ivver: Blind Original Word: עֵוֵּר Word Origin: Derived from the root עָוַר (avar), meaning "to blind" or "to make blind." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5185 (τυφλός, typhlos): Used in the New Testament to describe physical and spiritual blindness, similar to the Hebrew "ivver." Usage: The Hebrew word "ivver" primarily denotes physical blindness, referring to individuals who are unable to see. It is used in the Old Testament to describe those who are physically blind, as well as metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral blindness, where individuals are unable to perceive or understand spiritual truths. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, blindness was a significant physical disability that often led to marginalization and poverty. The blind were typically dependent on family or community support, as there were limited means for them to earn a living. The Law of Moses provided specific protections for the blind, emphasizing compassion and justice (Leviticus 19:14). In the broader Ancient Near Eastern context, blindness was sometimes seen as a divine punishment or a condition requiring divine intervention for healing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom avar Definition blind NASB Translation blind (22), blind man (1), blind men (1), blindness (1), who are blind (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִוֵּר adjective blind; — only absolute ׳ע Exodus 4:11 +, plural עִיְרִים 2 Samuel 5:6 +, feminine עִוְרוֺת Isaiah 42:7; (with article הָעִוֵּר Deuteronomy 28:29, elsewhere ׳הַע Baer Ginsb; van d. H. לָעִוֵּר Job 29:15, הָעִוְרִים 2 Samuel 5:6,8; Isaiah 42:18); — blind, usually as substantive = the blind: 1 literally, physically blind: a. of men Exodus 4:11 (J; opposed to מִּקֵּחַ), 2 Samuel 5:6,8 (twice in verse); Leviticus 19:14 (H), Deuteronomy 27:18; Jeremiah 31:8; Job 29:15; in simile Deuteronomy 28:29; Zephaniah 1:17; Isaiah 59:10, compare Lamentations 4:14 (apposition); as adjective attribute ׳אִישׁ ע Leviticus 21:18 (H). b. of sacrifice animal Deuteronomy 15:21; Malachi 1:8. 2 figurative, a. of the helpless, groping Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 35:5; Isaiah 42:16; Psalm 146:8; as adjective attribute, עֵינַיִם עִוְרוֺת Isaiah 42:7. b. of the dull, unreceptive, Isaiah 42:18,19 (3 t. in verse) (but Isaiah 42:19 c read חֵרֵשׁ q. v.); as adjective attributive עַם עִוֵּר Isaiah 43:8; as predicate Isaiah 56:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blind men, people Intensive from avar; blind (literally or figuratively) -- blind (men, people). see HEBREW avar Forms and Transliterations הַ֣עִוְרִ֔ים הַעִוְרִ֤ים הָעִוֵּר֙ העור העורים וְהַעִוְרִ֖ים וְעִוֵּ֖ר והעורים ועור כַּֽעִוְרִ֔ים כַֽעִוְרִים֙ כעורים לַֽעִוֵּ֑ר לעור עִוְר֑וֹת עִוְרִ֑ים עִוְרִ֖ים עִוְרִ֗ים עִוְרִ֤ים עִוְרִים֙ עִוֵּ֑ר עִוֵּ֔ר עִוֵּ֖ר עִוֵּ֣ר עִוֵּ֤ר עִוֵּר֙ עור עורות עורים ‘iw·rîm ‘iw·rō·wṯ ‘iw·wêr ‘iwrîm ‘iwrōwṯ ‘iwwêr chaivRim ha‘iwrîm hā‘iwwêr ha·‘iw·rîm hā·‘iw·wêr haivRim haivVer ivRim ivRot ivVer ka‘iwrîm ḵa‘iwrîm ka·‘iw·rîm ḵa·‘iw·rîm kaivRim la‘iwwêr la·‘iw·wêr laivVer vehaivRim veivVer wə‘iwwêr wə·‘iw·wêr wə·ha·‘iw·rîm wəha‘iwrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 4:11 HEB: פִקֵּ֖חַ א֣וֹ עִוֵּ֑ר הֲלֹ֥א אָנֹכִ֖י NAS: or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? KJV: or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD? INT: seeing or blind men not I Leviticus 19:14 Leviticus 21:18 Deuteronomy 15:21 Deuteronomy 27:18 Deuteronomy 28:29 2 Samuel 5:6 2 Samuel 5:8 2 Samuel 5:8 Job 29:15 Psalm 146:8 Isaiah 29:18 Isaiah 35:5 Isaiah 42:7 Isaiah 42:16 Isaiah 42:18 Isaiah 42:19 Isaiah 42:19 Isaiah 42:19 Isaiah 43:8 Isaiah 56:10 Isaiah 59:10 Jeremiah 31:8 Lamentations 4:14 Zephaniah 1:17 26 Occurrences |
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