Greek · G5188, G3043

λίνον τυφόμενον

To smoulder · linen/wick

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τύφω G5188 to smoulder

Pronunciation týphō

To smoke or smoulder; metaphorically, to obscure or dim (spiritual perception or truth)

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λίνον G3043 linen/wick

Pronunciation línon

Material for garments and wicks; flax plant or finished linen cloth used in temple/priestly contexts.

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What does λίνον τυφόμενον (linon typhomenon) mean in the Bible?

τύφω · λίνον is a Greek phrase meaning "smoldering wick or smoking flax".

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What does τύφω · λίνον mean in the Bible?

τύφω · λίνον is a Greek phrase meaning "smoldering wick or smoking flax".

Evidence Summary

Greek phrase. smoldering wick or smoking flax

Strong's G5188, G3043

Lexical occurrences 0 verses

Source Gloss

smoldering wick or smoking flax

Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect

participle 1

Tense

present 1

Voice

passive 1

Mood

participle 1

NT Occurrences

Matthew 12:20 τυφόμενον present passive participle participle

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

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