הָ/עִוֵּר֙
𐤄/𐤏𐤅𐤓
ʻivvêr
the blind man
An individual who is blind, lacking sight, whether literally (physically unable to see) or, in some contexts, metaphorically (lacking perception or understanding). Used as an adjective and sometimes as a substantive, referring to a blind person. The term can also denote collective groups ('the blind') or stand figuratively for those unaware, ignorant, or morally unperceptive in context. The word may convey intensity or completeness of blindness, distinguishing it from less emphatic forms.
Deuteronomy 28:29 · Word #6
Lexicon H5787
| Lemma | עִוֵּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʻivvêr |
| Strong's | H5787 |
| Definition | An individual who is blind, lacking sight, whether literally (physically unable to see) or, in some contexts, metaphorically (lacking perception or understanding). Used as an adjective and sometimes as a substantive, referring to a blind person. The term can also denote collective groups ('the blind') or stand figuratively for those unaware, ignorant, or morally unperceptive in context. The word may convey intensity or completeness of blindness, distinguishing it from less emphatic forms. |
Morphology HTd/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the blind man |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5787-01
the blind one
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular adjective, absolute state, with definite article; functioning substantivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective עִוֵּר derives from the root עור in an intensive form expressing a state of complete blindness. With the masculine singular absolute form and definite article, it is best rendered substantivally as "the blind one," preserving both gender and number. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the blind one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Definite singular noun describing 'the blind'; P1 is context-correct and precise. |