Blinding (2 Occurrences)

James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not only hearers of it, blinding yourselves with false ideas.
(BBE)

1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am: give witness against me before the Lord and before the man on whom he has put the holy oil: whose ox or ass have I taken? to whom have I been untrue? who has been crushed down by me? from whose hand have I taken a price for the blinding of my eyes? I will give it all back to you.
(BBE)

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1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Blind.

2. (a.) Making blind or as if blind; depriving of sight or of understanding; obscuring; as, blinding tears; blinding snow.

3. (n.) A thin coating of sand and fine gravel over a newly paved road. See Blind.

EYES, BLINDING OF THE

blind'-ing.

See EYE; PUNISHMENTS.

BLINDING

blind'-ing.

See PUNISHMENTS.

What I Think of Myself and what God Thinks of Me
... to be pressed into literal accuracy, but is a simple, general assertion of what
we all know to be true, that we have a strange power of blinding ourselves as ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/what i think of myself.htm

How God Works in the Hearts of Men.
... into them." And, in another passage, he describes the devil as "the spirit that
now worketh in the children of disobedience," (Eph.2:2). The blinding of the ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 4 how god works.htm

Dionysius the Presbyter, to his Fellow-Presbyter Timothy.
... participate in a spiritual illumination from Him, and in an union transcending our
mental faculties, and there, amidst the blinding blissful impulsions of His ...
/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter i dionysius the presbyter.htm

Grace Triumphant
... beams are like swords. That blinding light 'shone round about him,'
enveloping him in its glory. Chapter xxvi. (verse 13) tells ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/grace triumphant.htm

Out of the Deep of Suffering and Sorrow.
... ill-fortune, and the desire of his eyes is taken from him, and all his hopes and
plans, all which he intended to do or to enjoy, are hid with blinding mist, so ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/out of the deep/i out of the deep.htm

Other Things, Hindrances Equally of the Soul, May have Accompanied ...
... The world has the greater darkness, blinding men's hearts. The world imposes
the more grievous fetters, binding men's very souls. ...
/.../tertullian/ad martyras/chapter ii other things hindrances.htm

The Adventures of Saint George of England.
... on for many a mile over burning sands, his polished steel armour glittering in the
sun, striking terror into all beholders, and almost blinding his poor squire ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter three the adventures of.htm

Luke's Attitude Towards the Roman World
... Those who talk of Paul as a mere Jew are blinding themselves to his real position
and to the character of the Graeco-Roman world in his time. ...
/.../ramsay/was christ born in bethlehem/chapter 3 lukes attitude towards.htm

The Spread Net
... "Such attachments make unfaithful husbands. They are monotonous and wearisome. She
is but a mirror giving back the blaze of the sun, one-surfaced and blinding. ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xvi the spread net.htm

God.
... with smoke. Here are a Presence, Awful Majesty, Infinite Holiness and Glory,
blinding the seer and crushing his heart contrite. Or ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/1 god.htm

Blinding (2 Occurrences)
... n.) of Blind. 2. (a.) Making blind or as if blind; depriving of sight or of
understanding; obscuring; as, blinding tears; blinding snow. ... EYES, BLINDING OF THE. ...
/b/blinding.htm - 7k

Punishments (31 Occurrences)
... Secondary forms of punishment not heretofore mentioned are to be noted as follows:
(1) Blinding or Putting Out of Eyes Blinding or putting out of eyes in the ...
/p/punishments.htm - 36k

Blindness (7 Occurrences)

/b/blindness.htm - 19k

Ideas (8 Occurrences)
... faith of some. (BBE). James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not only
hearers of it, blinding yourselves with false ideas. (BBE). ...
/i/ideas.htm - 8k

Eyes (6285 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia EYES, BLINDING OF THE. blind'-ing. See
EYE; PUNISHMENTS. EYES, COVERING, OF THE. kuv'-er-ing: In ...
/e/eyes.htm - 11k

Matthias (2 Occurrences)
... Various parts of the apocryphal "Contendings of the Apostles" deal with the
imprisonment and blinding of Matthias by the Ethiopian cannibals, and his rescue ...
/m/matthias.htm - 9k

Blindfolds (1 Occurrence)

/b/blindfolds.htm - 6k

Untrue (50 Occurrences)
... to whom have I been untrue? who has been crushed down by me? from whose hand have
I taken a price for the blinding of my eyes? I will give it all back to you. ...
/u/untrue.htm - 22k

Witchcraft (8 Occurrences)
... In Galatians 3:1, the verb is baskaubaino, which is used of a blinding effect of
the evil eye and has perhaps an occult reference, but it has nothing whatever ...
/w/witchcraft.htm - 23k

Eye (145 Occurrences)
... of the eyes of an enemy or a rival, because thus his power was most effectually
shattered (Judges 16:21 2 Kings 25:7 Jeremiah 39:7). Such blinding or putting ...
/e/eye.htm - 54k

Blinding, both physical and spiritual, is a recurring theme in the Bible, illustrating the consequences of sin, the judgment of God, and the transformative power of divine intervention. The concept of blinding is used metaphorically to describe spiritual ignorance and the inability to perceive divine truth.

Physical Blinding

Physical blinding is often depicted as a form of divine judgment or a consequence of sin. One of the most notable instances is the account of Samson, whose eyes were gouged out by the Philistines after he was betrayed by Delilah (Judges 16:21). This act of blinding was a punishment for Samson's disobedience and his failure to keep his Nazirite vow.

Another significant example is the blinding of the Syrian army in 2 Kings 6:18-20. Elisha prayed to the LORD, and the soldiers were struck with blindness, allowing Elisha to lead them into Samaria. This event demonstrates God's power to protect His people and confound their enemies.

Spiritual Blinding

Spiritual blinding is a metaphor for the inability to understand or accept spiritual truths. The Apostle Paul speaks of this in 2 Corinthians 4:4, where he writes, "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." This passage highlights the role of Satan in preventing people from recognizing the truth of the Gospel.

In the Old Testament, Isaiah prophesies about the spiritual blindness of Israel, saying, "Make the heart of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed" (Isaiah 6:10). This prophecy is later referenced by Jesus in the Gospels (Matthew 13:14-15) to explain why some people do not understand His parables.

Divine Intervention and Healing

The Bible also records instances where God intervenes to restore sight, both physically and spiritually. In the New Testament, Jesus performs several miracles of healing the blind, demonstrating His compassion and divine authority. One such miracle is the healing of the man born blind in John 9. Jesus declares, "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world" (John 9:5), emphasizing His role as the source of spiritual illumination.

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus (later known as the Apostle Paul) is another profound example of divine intervention. On the road to Damascus, Saul is struck blind by a heavenly light as he encounters the risen Christ (Acts 9:3-9). His physical blindness symbolizes his spiritual ignorance, which is later healed when Ananias lays hands on him, and "something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again" (Acts 9:18). This event marks Saul's transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle of Christ.

Moral and Theological Implications

Blinding in the Bible serves as a powerful symbol of the consequences of sin and the rejection of God's truth. It underscores the importance of spiritual awareness and the need for divine grace to overcome the darkness of unbelief. The restoration of sight, both physical and spiritual, is a testament to God's mercy and the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ.Is the Bible a fairy tale? | GotQuestions.org

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