Isaiah 42:20

Translations

Modern

Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.”

Traditional

Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.

Literal

Seeing many things, you do not keep watch; opening the ears, and he does not hear.”

Latin

Qui vides multa, nonne custodies? qui apertas habes aures, nonne audies?

Original

Hebrew

English

Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.”

Notes

Isaiah 42:18–20

The Israelites who ignored God's words and actions became spiritually blind and deaf (see Isaiah 6:9–10). They knew the truth from God's word and the prophets, but their closed minds refused to respond.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Deuteronomy 29:2–4
Moses summoned all Israel and proclaimed to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to all his land.
Mark 6:19–20
So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,
Psalm 106:7–13
Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea.
Deuteronomy 4:9
Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
Jeremiah 6:10
To whom can I give this warning? Who will listen to me? Look, their ears are closed, so they cannot hear. See, the word of the LORD has become offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.
Isaiah 1:3
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”
Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
Romans 2:21
…you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?
Numbers 14:22
…not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times—
John 9:37–40
“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.”
Acts 28:22–27
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
Nehemiah 9:10–17
You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.

Glossary

Book of Baruch Church Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of

Isaiah 42:20

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Events?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?