τυφλοί
typhlós
blind
Primarily denotes lacking physical sight, i.e., unable to see (blind). In extended and metaphorical usage, it can refer to lacking perception, discernment, or insight (mentally or spiritually 'blind'). The term is most often used of those physically blind but is also applied metaphorically to those insensitive or unresponsive to moral, spiritual, or intellectual realities.
John 9:40 · Word #16
Lexicon G5185
| Lemma | τυφλός |
| Transliteration | typhlós |
| Strong's | G5185 |
| Definition | Primarily denotes lacking physical sight, i.e., unable to see (blind). In extended and metaphorical usage, it can refer to lacking perception, discernment, or insight (mentally or spiritually 'blind'). The term is most often used of those physically blind but is also applied metaphorically to those insensitive or unresponsive to moral, spiritual, or intellectual realities. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | blind |
| Literal | blind |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τυφλός |
| Strong's | G5185 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5185-03
blind ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; nominative masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective τυφλοί in nominative masculine plural functions substantively, denoting those characterized by blindness. "Blind ones" preserves the root sense of lacking sight or perception while reflecting the plural nominative form. |
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