King James Version
Isaiah 42:18 in the King James Version says “Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 42 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.”
Isaiah 42:18 · KJV
And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. straight: Heb. into straightness
They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.
Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.
Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant?
Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Hear”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
“and look”
H5027to scan, i.e., look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
“that ye may see”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
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