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Strong's G2576 καμμύω (kammyo)

Kammyo means “close” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2576 — chammothdor in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2576
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 4

Strong's G2576 Quick Answer

Strong's G2576 καμμύω (kammuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kammuo (kam-moo'-o) v. 1. to shut down, i.e. close the eyes [from a compound of G2596 and the base of G3466] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include eyes. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
kammuo (kam-moo'-o) v. 1. to shut down, i.e. close the eyes [from a compound of G2596 and the base of G3466]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
eyes

Meaning and Definition

kammuo (kam-moo'-o) v. 1. to shut down, i.e. close the eyes [from a compound of G2596 and the base of G3466] KJV: close Root(s): G2596, G3466

Original Word
καμμύω
Transliteration
kammuo
Derivation
Root: μυστήριον R1: 2596 R2: 3466
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2576. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to close

Usage: καμμύω (syncopated form of καταμύω, used by Ep. and κοινή writers; Rutherford, NPhr., 426 f.) [in LXX: Isa.6:10 (שָׁעַע hi.) Isa.29:10 33:15 (עָצַם), La 3:44 AR* ;] to shut the eyes: τ. ὀφθαλμούς, Mat.13:15, Act.28:27 (Isa, l.with).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2576 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kammuo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

eyes Matthew 13:15

How Strong's G2576 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2576 (καμμύω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2576 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2576 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 13:15 KJV

For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Acts 28:27 KJV

For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Strong's G2576 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 6:10 Septuagint / Brenton

For the heart of this people has become gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

Isaiah 29:10 Septuagint / Brenton

For the Lord has made you to drink a spirit of deep sleep; and he shall close their eyes, and the eyes of their prophets and of their rulers, who see secret things.

Isaiah 33:15 Septuagint / Brenton

He that walks in righteousness, speaking rightly, hating transgression and iniquity, and shaking his hands from gifts, stopping his ears that he should not hear the judgment of blood, shutting his eyes that he should not see injustice;

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2576.

Isaiah 6:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the heart of this people has become gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
Isaiah 29:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the Lord has made you to drink a spirit of deep sleep; and he shall close their eyes, and the eyes of their prophets and of their rulers, who see secret things.
Isaiah 33:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He that walks in righteousness, speaking rightly, hating transgression and iniquity, and shaking his hands from gifts, stopping his ears that he should not hear the judgment of blood, shutting his eyes that he should not see injustice;
Lamentations 3:45 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And be cast off. Thou hast set us alone In the midst of the nations.
Matthew 13:15 New Testament, KJV
For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Acts 28:27 New Testament, KJV
For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2576, grouped by book.

Isaiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2576 FAQ

What does kammyo (καμμύω) mean?

Kammyo (Strong's G2576) is a Greek word most simply glossed "close". kammuo (kam-moo'-o) v. 1. to shut down, i.e. close the eyes [from a compound of G2596 and the base of G3466]

How many times is kammyo (καμμύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G2576 across 4 books.

Where can I study kammyo (καμμύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2576 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate kammyo (καμμύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as eyes. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2576 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2576, with linked reader references where each row is available.