Isaiah 42:18

New International Reader's Version

“Israel, listen to me! You can hear, but you do not understand. Look to me! You can see, but you do not know what you are seeing.

Cross References

Exodus 4:11

The Lord said to him, “Who makes human beings able to talk? Who makes them unable to hear or speak? Who makes them able to see? Who makes them blind? It is I, the Lord.

Proverbs 20:12

The Lord has made two things. He has made ears that hear. He has also made eyes that see.

Isaiah 29:18

At that time those who can’t hear will hear what is read from the scroll. Those who are blind will come out of gloom and darkness. They will be able to see.

Isaiah 35:5

Then the eyes of those who are blind will be opened. The ears of those who can’t hear will be unplugged.

Isaiah 43:8

Lead my people into court. They have eyes but can’t see. Bring those who have ears but can’t hear.

Luke 7:22

So Jesus replied to the messengers, “Go back to John. Tell him what you have seen and heard. Blind people receive sight. Disabled people walk. Those who have skin diseases are made ‘clean.’ Deaf people hear. Those who are dead are raised to life. And the good news is announced to those who are poor.