Lexical Definition
καμμύω kammýō (kam-moo'-o) to close G:V
from a compound of κατά and the base of μυστήριον
close.
- to shut down, i.e. close the eyes
Usage: 5 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐκάμμυσαν | they have closed | Matt.13.15 • Acts.28.27 |
| καμμύων | closing the eyelids | LXX.Isa.33.15 |
| καμμύσει | he will close the eyelids | LXX.Isa.29.10 |
| καμμύσαι | to close my eyelids | LXX.Lam.3.44 |
| εκάμμυσαν | closed eyelids | LXX.Isa.6.10 |
Abbott-Smith
καμμύω (syncopated form of καταμύω, used by Ep. and κοινή writers; Rutherford, NPhr., 426 f.), [in LXX: Is 6:10 (שׁעע hi.) 29:10 33:15 (עצם), La 3:44 AR*;]
to shut the eyes: τ. ὀφθαλμούς, Mt 13:15, Ac 28:27 (Is 6:10).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 6:10 · 29:10 · 33:15 |
| Lamentations | 3:44 |
| Matthew | 13:15 |
| Acts | 28:27 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
καμμύω,
Epic dialect for καταμύω, variant in [Refs]: also in later Gr., τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς ἐκάμμυσαν [LXX+2nd c.BC+]: perfect κεκάμμυκα [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Isa.6.10