καμμύω kammýō
Meaning
to shut down, i.e. close the eyes
In the King James Version: close
Derivation: from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and the base of G3466 (μυστήριον);
Where it is used
- Matthew 13:15 For 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 28:27 For 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.’