lepis denotes scale-like matter falling from a person's eyes as sight returns.

The attested use describes plural scale-like matter that falls from a person's eyes in connection with the recovery of sight.

1. Scale-like matter falling from the eyes · dominant

   In Acts 9:18, the nominative plural feminine form names the things that fell from the person's eyes before sight was regained; the APB renders the clause, "something like scales fell from his eyes."

   Acts 9:18

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 9:18, the APB presents the event as "something like scales fell from his eyes." This wording confirms the verse's scene rather than isolating each term exactly.