18 ¶ Hear, ye deaf: and ye blind, regard, that ye may see.

19 Who is blind but my [a]servant? or deaf as my [b]messenger, that I sent? who is blind as the [c]perfect, and blind as the Lord’s servant?

20 Seeing many things, but thou keepest them not? opening the ears, but he heareth not?

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 42:19 To wit, Israel, which should have most light because of my Law.
  2. Isaiah 42:19 The Priest to whom my word is committed, which should not only hear it himself, but cause others to hear it.
  3. Isaiah 42:19 As the Priests and Prophets that should be lights to others?

Israel Blind and Deaf

18 “Hear, you deaf;(A)
    look, you blind, and see!
19 Who is blind(B) but my servant,(C)
    and deaf like the messenger(D) I send?
Who is blind like the one in covenant(E) with me,
    blind like the servant of the Lord?
20 You have seen many things, but you pay no attention;
    your ears are open, but you do not listen.”(F)

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