Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to blind
Usage: τυφλόω, -ῶ (τυφλός), [in LXX: Isa.42:19 (עִוֵּר), Tob.7:7 א, Wis.2:21 א * ;] to blind, make blind: metaphorically, Jhn.12:40 (LXX, καμμύω), 2Co.4:4, 1Jn.2:11.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5186
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G5186 Quick Answer
Strong's G5186 τυφλόω (tuphloo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tuphloo (toof-loh'-o) v. 1. to make blind 2. (figuratively) to obscure It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include blinded. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- tuphloo (toof-loh'-o) v. 1. to make blind 2. (figuratively) to obscure
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- blinded
Meaning and Definition
tuphloo (toof-loh'-o) v. 1. to make blind 2. (figuratively) to obscure [from G5185] KJV: blind Root(s): G5185
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5186. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5186 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tuphloo, 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.
blinded
John 12:40
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How Strong's G5186 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 3 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.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5186 (τυφλόω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Isaiah 42:19 — ἐτυφλώθησαν
- Tobit 7:6 — ἐτυφλώθη
Strong's G5186 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 G5186 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
Strong's G5186 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And who is blind, but my servants? and deaf, but they that rule over them? yea, the servants of God have been made blind.
Strong's G5186 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Then Raguel leaped up, and kissed him, and wept,
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5186.
And who is blind, but my servants? and deaf, but they that rule over them? yea, the servants of God have been made blind.
He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
Then Raguel leaped up, and kissed him, and wept,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5186, grouped by book.
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 John 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5186 FAQ
What does typhloo (τυφλόω) mean?
Typhloo (Strong's G5186) is a Greek word most simply glossed "blind". tuphloo (toof-loh'-o) v. 1. to make blind 2. (figuratively) to obscure
How many times is typhloo (τυφλόω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G5186 across 5 books.
Where can I study typhloo (τυφλόω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5186 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate typhloo (τυφλόω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as blinded. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5186 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5186, with linked reader references where each row is available.