Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary

To shut down, i.e., close the eyes

Greek: καμμύω, kammyō (G2576)

2 King James Bible Verses

Here is close in the Bible. What does the source Greek word καμμύω mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].

Definition Details

Strong's Number: G2576

Greek Base Word: καμμύω

Usage: Close

Definition: To shut down, i.e., close the eyes.

Detailed definition:

  1. To shut the eyes, close the eyes.

Derived terms: From a compound of G2596 and the base of G3466.

See also:

  1. G2596
  2. G3466

Pronunciation:

  1. Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: kɑmˈmy.o
  2. Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: kɑmˈmju.ow
  3. Transliteration: kammyō
  4. Biblical Pronunciation: kahm-MOO-oh
  5. Modern Pronunciation: kahm-MYOO-oh


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Sources:

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