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Isaiah 42:19

Sin

17 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.

18 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?

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

21 The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Who is blind but My servant, or deaf like the messenger I am sending? Who is blind like My covenant partner, or blind like the servant of the LORD?
KJV
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?
WEB
Who is blind, but my servant? Or who is as deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is as blind as he who is at peace, and as blind as the LORD’s servant?
ASV
Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I send? who is blind as he that is at peace [with me], and blind as Jehovah`s servant?
DARBY
Who is blind, but my servant? and deaf, as my messenger whom I sent? Who is blind as he in whom I have trusted, and blind as Jehovah's servant,
BLB
Who [is] blind, but for My servant, or deaf like My messenger I am sending? Who [is] blind like Meshullam or blind like the servant of YHWH?
ÅB
Hvem er blind uten min tjener[^3] og døv som det bud som jeg sender? Hvem er blind som min fortrolige venn, blind som Herrens tjener?
OTB
Hvem er blind, om ikke min tjener, eller så døv som min budbringer som jeg sender? Hvem er så blind som den som er i pakt med meg, eller så blind som Herrens tjener?
B1930
Hvem er blind uten min tjener og døv som det bud som jeg sender? Hvem er blind som min fortrolige venn, blind som Herrens tjener? / < Israel.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 4:4

    In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

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  • Ezekiel 12:2

    Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.

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  • Jeremiah 5:21

    Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:

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  • Romans 2:17–23

    Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

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  • Matthew 15:14–16

    Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

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  • John 9:39

    And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

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  • John 7:47–49

    Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

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  • Isaiah 41:8

    But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

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