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    "technical_definition": "A physical-condition and revelation motif in which blindness, lack of sight, opened eyes, restored vision, or darkened understanding signifies literal affliction, divine judgment, spiritual ignorance, messianic healing, illumination, or saving disclosure.",
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      "reference": "Matt. 9:27-30",
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