Isaiah 35:5
Isaiah 35:5 in Multiple Translations
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
Then the eyes of the blind will see, and the ears which are stopped will be open.
When that happens, the blind will see, and the deaf will hear.
Then shall the eyes of the blinde be lightened, and the eares of the deafe be opened.
Then opened are eyes of the blind, And ears of the deaf are unstopped,
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
When he does that, he will enable blind people to see and enable deaf people to hear.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 35:5
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Isaiah 35:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָ֥ז
תִּפָּקַ֖חְנָה
עֵינֵ֣י
עִוְרִ֑ים
וְ/אָזְנֵ֥י
חֵרְשִׁ֖ים
תִּפָּתַֽחְנָה
אָ֥ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
תִּפָּקַ֖חְנָה
pâqach
H6491
to open
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
עֵינֵ֣י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd
עִוְרִ֑ים
ʻivvêr
H5787
blind
Adj
וְ/אָזְנֵ֥י
ʼôzen
H241
ear
Conj | N-fd
חֵרְשִׁ֖ים
chêrêsh
H2795
deaf
Adj
תִּפָּתַֽחְנָה
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 35:5
אָ֥ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
תִּפָּקַ֖חְנָה
pâqach
H6491
"to open"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
This Hebrew word means to open, like opening your eyes or ears to something new. It can also mean being observant and aware of your surroundings. In the Bible, it is used to describe physical and spiritual awakening.
Definition: 1) to open (the eyes) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open (the eyes) 1a2) to open (the ears) 1b) (Niphal) to be opened
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: open. See also: Genesis 3:5; Psalms 146:8; Proverbs 20:13.
עֵינֵ֣י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
עִוְרִ֑ים
ʻivvêr
H5787
"blind"
Adj
This word describes someone who is blind, either physically or unable to see spiritually. In the Bible, it is used in Matthew 9:27 to describe the two blind men who followed Jesus. The word is also used in Romans 2:19 to describe spiritual blindness.
Definition: 1) blind 1a) blind (physically) 1b) blind (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: blind (men, people). See also: Exodus 4:11; Isaiah 35:5; Psalms 146:8.
וְ/אָזְנֵ֥י
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
Conj | N-fd
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
חֵרְשִׁ֖ים
chêrêsh
H2795
"deaf"
Adj
In the Bible, chêrêsh means being deaf, whether physically or spiritually. It describes someone who cannot hear or is unresponsive to a message.
Definition: deaf
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: deaf. See also: Exodus 4:11; Isaiah 29:18; Psalms 38:14.
תִּפָּתַֽחְנָה
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
Study Notes — Isaiah 35:5
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- Isaiah 35:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 35:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 35:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 35:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
- Sermons on Isaiah 35:5
Context — The Glory of Zion
3Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
4Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”
5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
6Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. 7The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 42:6–7 | “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. |
| 2 | Luke 7:20–23 | When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’” At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind. So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me. ” |
| 3 | Isaiah 29:18 | On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. |
| 4 | Matthew 11:3–5 | to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. |
| 5 | Isaiah 32:3–4 | Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently. |
| 6 | Psalms 146:8 | the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. |
| 7 | John 9:39 | Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” |
| 8 | Ephesians 1:17–18 | that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, |
| 9 | Isaiah 50:4 | The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. |
| 10 | Matthew 9:27–30 | As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” |
Isaiah 35:5 Summary
Isaiah 35:5 tells us that God will open the eyes of the blind and unstop the ears of the deaf, which means He will help people see and hear spiritual truth. This is fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus, who healed many people physically and spiritually, as seen in Matthew 11:5. Just like Jesus, we can be instruments of healing and restoration in the lives of those around us, by sharing the love and truth of God with them (1 Peter 3:15). By trusting in God's power and love, we can have hope and confidence, even in difficult circumstances, knowing that He is always with us and desires to heal and restore us (Psalm 23:4).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the eyes of the blind to be opened in Isaiah 35:5?
This verse refers to both physical and spiritual blindness, as seen in Isaiah 29:18 and Matthew 9:27-31, where Jesus physically healed the blind, and also in 2 Corinthians 4:4, where Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers to the gospel.
How does this verse relate to the ministry of Jesus Christ?
Isaiah 35:5 is fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus, who healed the blind and deaf, as recorded in Matthew 11:5 and Mark 7:31-37, demonstrating His power and compassion.
What is the significance of the ears of the deaf being unstopped in this verse?
The healing of the deaf is a symbol of spiritual hearing and responsiveness to God, as seen in Matthew 13:9 and Revelation 2:7, where believers are called to hear and respond to God's voice.
Is this verse only talking about physical healing or is there a spiritual component?
While physical healing is certainly a part of this verse, it also points to the spiritual healing and restoration that comes through faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Psalm 146:8 and Acts 26:18, where spiritual blindness is overcome through faith in Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am spiritually blind or deaf, and how can I ask God to open my eyes and ears?
- How can I, like Jesus, be an instrument of healing and restoration in the lives of those around me?
- What are some ways that I can 'strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees' of those who are struggling, as mentioned in Isaiah 35:3-4?
- How does the promise of Isaiah 35:5 encourage me to trust in God's power and love, even in difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 35:5
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,.... Which was literally fulfilled in the first coming of Christ, Matthew 9:27 John 9:1 and spiritually, both among Jews and Gentiles; especially the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 35:5
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
The most ignorant and stupid creatures shall be forced to acknowledge the wonderful works of God. Or rather thus, The poor Gentiles, who before were blind and deaf, shall now have the eyes and ears of their minds opened to see God’ s works, and to hear and receive his word. And in token hereof, many persons who are corporally blind and deaf shall have sight miraculously conferred upon them; all which being so fully and literally accomplished in Christ, and applied by Christ to himself, it is a plain proof that this prophecy belongs to the times of the gospel.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
Isaiah 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.Ver. 5. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened.] This was fulfilled corporally in cures wrought by Christ, and spiritually in the preaching of the gospel by the efficacy of his Spirit. Apollonius Tyanaeus could never do such miracles, nor any other. This showeth that Jesus of Nazareth was the true Messiah.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
(5, 6) Then the eyes of the blind shall . . .—The words are obviously to be interpreted, like those that precede them, and Isaiah 29:18, of spiritual infirmities. If they seem to find a literal fulfilment in the miracles of the Christ, it is, as it were, ex abundante, and as a pledge and earnest of something beyond themselves.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 35:5
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened - The images in this verse and the following are those of joy and exultation. They describe the times of happiness when God would come to save them from their foes.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 35:5
5, 6. Then — In that glorious future time. Lame… dumb — The physical imperfections in these verses are also images of moral disease and infirmity, which in the coming Messianic days are to be
Sermons on Isaiah 35:5
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Returning to God in Enemy Territory by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher invites the congregation to come forward and receive freedom and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that anyone who wants to be free from |
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The Secret to Prayer by Jon Courson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and parading to His will. He references a story from the Bible where King Jehoshaphat and his people faced a g |
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Even So Come Lord Jesus - Part 3 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the remarkable unfolding of God's work in different countries is evidence of His divine intervention. He states that this is the last di |
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The Blind Beggar by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of a blind man who had his eyes opened by Jesus. The blind man was fixated on the idea of someone being able to open the eyes of the bl |
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(Through the Bible) Matthew 8-9 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story from the book of Acts where Paul is being attacked by a mob. The captain of the guard questions Paul about what he said to provoke such |
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Discipline and Blessing Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the illogical premise that creation can exist without a creator. He argues that children are being taught this illogical premise from an ear |
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Prayers God Does Not Answer by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prevalence of violence and corruption in society today. He shares two stories of individuals being attacked, one of whom was saved by a s |