καμμύω (kammýō) — Close

Greek word study: καμμύω (kammýō), Strong's G2576. to shut down, i.e. close the eyes

GreekStrong's G2576
Quick definition
Greek word
καμμύω (kammýō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to shut down, i.e. close the eyes

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and the base of G3466 (μυστήριον);

KJV translation words: close

Where this word appears

Strong's G2576 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 13:15 and last appears in Acts 28:27.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

they have closed ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐκάμμυσαν ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Matthew 13:15 — ἐκάμμυσαν — they have closed
  • Acts 28:27 — ἐκάμμυσαν — they have closed

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G3466 μυστήριον (mystḗrion).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kammýō (G2576) mean?

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

How is G2576 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2576 as: close.

How often does καμμύω (kammýō) appear?

Strong's G2576 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 13:15 and last appears in Acts 28:27.