Definition
καμμύω
(syncopated form of καταμύω, used by Ep. and κοινή writers; Rutherford, NPhr., 426 f.) [in LXX: Isaiah 6:10 (שָׁעַע hi.) Isaiah 29:10; 33:15 (עָצַם), Lamentations 3:44 AR* ;]
to shut the eyes: τ. ὀφθαλμούς, Matthew 13:15, Acts 28:27 (Isa, l.with).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as καμμύω:
- שָׁעַעsha.a“to smear”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 13:15ἐκάμμυσαν · they have closedFor this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’
- Acts 28:27ἐκάμμυσαν · they have closedFor this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’