New International Version Lead out those who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf. New Living Translation Bring out the people who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf. English Standard Version Bring out the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! Berean Standard Bible Bring out a people who have eyes but are blind, and who have ears but are deaf. Berean Literal Bible Bring forth a people blind, and who have eyes, and deaf, and ears are unto them! King James Bible Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. New King James Version Bring out the blind people who have eyes, And the deaf who have ears. New American Standard Bible Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, And those who are deaf, even though they have ears. NASB 1995 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, And the deaf, even though they have ears. NASB 1977 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, And the deaf, even though they have ears. Legacy Standard Bible Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, And the deaf, even though they have ears. Amplified Bible Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, And the deaf, even though they have ears. Berean Annotated Bible Bring out a people who have eyes but are blind, and who have ears but are deaf. Christian Standard Bible Bring out a people who are blind, yet have eyes, and are deaf, yet have ears. Holman Christian Standard Bible Bring out a people who are blind, yet have eyes, and are deaf, yet have ears. American Standard Version Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. Contemporary English Version Bring my people together. They have eyes and ears, but they can't see or hear. English Revised Version Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. GOD'S WORD® Translation Bring the people who are blind but still have eyes, the people who are deaf but still have ears. Good News Translation God says, "Summon my people to court. They have eyes, but they are blind; they have ears, but they are deaf! International Standard Version "Bring out the people who are blind, yet still have eyes, who are deaf, yet still have ears! NET Bible Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, those who are deaf, even though they have ears! New Heart English Bible Bring out the blind people who have eyes, and the deaf who have ears. Webster's Bible Translation Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBring out a people who have eyes but are blind, and who have ears but are deaf. World English Bible Bring out the blind people who have eyes, and the deaf who have ears. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe brought out a blind people who have eyes, "" And deaf ones who have ears. Berean Literal Bible Bring forth a people blind, and who have eyes, and deaf, and ears are unto them! Young's Literal Translation He brought out a blind people who have eyes, And deaf ones who have ears. Smith's Literal Translation Bring forth the blind people, and there are eyes; and the deaf, and ears to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBring forth the people that are blind, and have eyes: that are deaf, and have ears. Catholic Public Domain Version Lead forth the people who are blind and have eyes, who are deaf and have ears. New American Bible Lead out the people, blind though they have eyes, deaf though they have ears. New Revised Standard Version Bring forth the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBring forth the blind people who have eyes, and the deaf who have ears. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Bring out the blind people who have eyes and do not see, and have ears and are deaf OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The blind people that have eyes shall be brought forth, And the deaf that have ears. Brenton Septuagint Translation and I have brought forth the blind people; for their eyes are alike blind, and they that have ears are deaf. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Israel's Only Savior…7everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.” 8Bring out a people who have eyes but are blind, and who have ears but are deaf. 9All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.”… Cross References Bring out a people Exodus 3:10 Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” Exodus 6:6 Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. Psalm 105:43 He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy. who have eyes but are blind, Isaiah 42:18 Listen, you deaf ones; look, you blind ones, that you may see! Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Matthew 13:14-15 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ and who have ears but are deaf. Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Psalm 115:6 they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; Mark 8:18 ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember? Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ John 9:39-41 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” Romans 11:8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” Deuteronomy 29:4 Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Acts 28:26-27 ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Psalm 115:5-6 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; 2 Corinthians 3:14-15 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. Treasury of Scripture Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. Isaiah 6:9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Isaiah 42:18-20 Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see… Isaiah 44:18-20 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand… Jump to Previous Blind Deaf Ears Eyes Forth Lead Ones ShutJump to Next Blind Deaf Ears Eyes Forth Lead Ones ShutIsaiah 43 1. The Lord comforts the church with his promises.8. He appeals to the people for witness of his omnipotence 14. He foretells them the destruction of Babylon 18. And his wonderful deliverance of his people 22. He reproves the people as inexcusable Bring out a people God calls Israel to stand before the nations as His covenant people and witnesses. Though chosen to know Him and display His faithfulness, they had often failed to recognize His work in their history. Exo 3:10 Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh… who have eyes but are blind, They had seen the Lord’s judgments, deliverance, and provision, yet idolatry and rebellion kept them from understanding what He had shown them. Isa 42:18 Listen, you deaf ones; look, you blind ones… and who have ears but are deaf. They had received God’s law and the warnings of His prophets, but repeatedly refused to listen and obey. Their spiritual blindness and deafness exposed their need for the Lord to restore them and make them faithful witnesses. Ezk 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house… Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline. 2. The People of Israel The primary audience of Isaiah's message. They are often depicted as spiritually blind and deaf due to their disobedience and idolatry. 3. Babylonian Exile Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah 43 includes the impending Babylonian exile, a significant event where the Israelites were taken captive due to their unfaithfulness. Teaching Points Spiritual AwarenessJust as physical sight and hearing are crucial for navigating the world, spiritual sight and hearing are essential for understanding God's will and purpose. We must seek God to open our eyes and ears to His truth. Repentance and Renewal The call to bring out the blind and deaf is an invitation to repentance. Acknowledge areas of spiritual blindness and seek God's forgiveness and renewal. God's Sovereignty and Grace Despite Israel's spiritual blindness, God remains sovereign and gracious, offering redemption and restoration. Trust in His ability to transform and renew. The Role of the Church The church is called to be a light to those who are spiritually blind and deaf, sharing the gospel and living out the truth of God's Word. Personal Reflection Regularly examine your spiritual condition. Are there areas where you are blind or deaf to God's leading? Pray for discernment and clarity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 43:8?2. How does Isaiah 43:8 challenge us to witness to spiritual blindness today? 3. What does "deaf" and "blind" symbolize in Isaiah 43:8 for believers? 4. How can Isaiah 43:8 inspire us to pray for spiritual discernment? 5. Connect Isaiah 43:8 with Jesus healing the blind in the Gospels. 6. How can we ensure we are not spiritually "blind" or "deaf" today? 7. What is the historical context of Isaiah 43:8? 8. How does Isaiah 43:8 challenge our understanding of spiritual blindness? 9. What theological themes are present in Isaiah 43:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 43? (8) Bring forth the blind people . . .--The command comes abruptly, as from a Divine voice, and is, as it were, a reversed echo of Isaiah 42:18-20. There Israel saw but did not observe, had eyes and yet was blind. Here the blind and deaf--i.e., the heathen, or the Israel that had fallen into heathenism--are spoken of as having capacities for sight and hearing which will one day be developed.Verses 8-13. - A RENEWED CHALLENGE TO THE NATIONS. The nations are once more challenged (comp. Isaiah 41:1, 21-26) to set forth the claims of their gods against those of Jehovah. Israel is summoned on the one hand (ver. 8); the nations on the other (ver. 9). What prophecy can the nations produce, either old or new? The Israelites can abundantly witness on behalf of Jehovah (ver. 10). Jehovah adds a further witness of himself (vers. 11-13). Verse 8. - Bring forth the blind people that have eyes. A tribunal is supposed to have been prepared, before which the contending parties are summoned to appear and plead. Israel is first summoned, as "a blind people that have eyes;" i.e. a people long blind (Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 35:5; Isaiah 42:7, 18, 19), who have now, to some extent, recovered their sight (Isaiah 32:3; Isaiah 35:5), and are ready to witness for God. Next, the nations are summoned (see the following verse). Isaiah 43:8 pictures God escorting His covenant people onto center stage to expose a paradox: they own the faculties of sight and hearing, backed by unparalleled revelation, yet remain spiritually unresponsive. The verse warns against complacency while affirming the Lord’s relentless purpose to rescue, correct, and ultimately redeem. Eyes can be opened, ears unstopped, and hearts warmed—when we turn to the One who calls us out, we finally see and hear the truth that sets us free. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Bring outהוֹצִ֥יא (hō·w·ṣî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim a people עַם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who have יֵ֑שׁ (yêš) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is eyes וְעֵינַ֣יִם (wə·‘ê·na·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - cd Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain but are blind, עִוֵּ֖ר (‘iw·wêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5787: Blind and who have ears וְאָזְנַ֥יִם (wə·’ā·zə·na·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fd Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear but are deaf. וְחֵרְשִׁ֖ים (wə·ḥê·rə·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2795: Deaf Additonal Resources Isaiah 43:8 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 43:8 Bible Gateway Isaiah 43:8 Bible.com Isaiah 43:8 NIV |
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