Isaiah 43:8
Isaiah 43:8 in Multiple Translations
Bring out a people who have eyes but are blind, and who have ears but are deaf.
¶ Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.
Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.
Send out the blind people who have eyes, and those who have ears, but they are shut.
Bring back those who have eyes but are blind, those who have ears but are deaf.
I will bring foorth the blinde people, and they shall haue eyes, and the deafe, and they shall haue eares.
He brought out a blind people who have eyes, And deaf ones who have ears.
Bring out the blind people who have eyes, and the deaf who have ears.
Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.
Bring forth the people that are blind, and have eyes: that are deaf, and have ears.
Summon the people who have eyes but it is as though they are blind; summon those who have ears but because they do not listen to me, it is as though they are deaf.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 43:8
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Isaiah 43:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הוֹצִ֥יא
עַם
עִוֵּ֖ר
וְ/עֵינַ֣יִם
יֵ֑שׁ
וְ/חֵרְשִׁ֖ים
וְ/אָזְנַ֥יִם
לָֽ/מוֹ
הוֹצִ֥יא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
עַם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
עִוֵּ֖ר
ʻivvêr
H5787
blind
Adj
וְ/עֵינַ֣יִם
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Conj | N-cd
יֵ֑שׁ
yêsh
H3426
there
Part
וְ/חֵרְשִׁ֖ים
chêrêsh
H2795
deaf
Conj | Adj
וְ/אָזְנַ֥יִם
ʼôzen
H241
ear
Conj | N-fd
לָֽ/מוֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 43:8
הוֹצִ֥יא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
עַם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
עִוֵּ֖ר
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/עֵינַ֣יִם
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Conj | 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.
יֵ֑שׁ
yêsh
H3426
"there"
Part
This Hebrew word means 'there is' or 'there are', used to show existence or being. It appears in various forms, like 'to be' or 'to have'. In the Bible, it's used in Genesis and Psalms to describe God's presence.
Definition: 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are 1a) substance 1b) existence 1c) there is or are Aramaic equivalent: i.tay (אִיתַי "there is" H0383)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: (there) are, (he, it, shall, there, there may, there shall, there should) be, thou do, had, hast, (which) hath, (I, shalt, that) have, (he, it, there) is, substance, it (there) was, (there) were, ye will, thou wilt, wouldest. See also: Genesis 18:24; Nehemiah 5:2; Psalms 7:4.
וְ/חֵרְשִׁ֖ים
chêrêsh
H2795
"deaf"
Conj | 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.
וְ/אָזְנַ֥יִם
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.
לָֽ/מוֹ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Isaiah 43:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 43:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:8
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
- Sermons on Isaiah 43:8
Context — Israel’s Only Savior
6I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—
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.” 10“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 6:9 | And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Isaiah 42:18–20 | Listen, you deaf ones; look, you blind ones, that you may see! 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? Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.” |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 4:4–6 | The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 29:2–4 | Moses summoned all Israel and proclaimed to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to all his land. You saw with your own eyes the great trials, and those miraculous signs and wonders. Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 5:21 | “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. |
| 7 | Isaiah 44:18–20 | They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand. And no one considers in his heart, no one has the knowledge or insight to say, “I burned half of it in the fire, and I baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and I ate. Shall I make something detestable with the rest of it? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?” He feeds on ashes. His deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?” |
Isaiah 43:8 Summary
This verse is talking about people who have the ability to see and hear, but they are not using these gifts to understand and respond to God. It's like they are blind and deaf to spiritual things. This is a reminder that we all need God's help to truly see and hear Him, as Jesus said in John 14:23-24. We need to ask God to open our eyes and ears to His truth, and to give us a heart that is willing to listen and respond to Him, as mentioned in Psalm 119:18 and Matthew 11:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have eyes but be blind and ears but be deaf?
This phrase is a metaphor for spiritual blindness and deafness, where people have the physical ability to see and hear but are unable to perceive or respond to spiritual truth, as also seen in Matthew 13:14-15 and Isaiah 6:9-10.
Is this verse referring to a specific group of people?
In the context of Isaiah 43:8, it appears to be referring to the nation of Israel, who have been chosen by God but have failed to respond to His calls, as mentioned in Isaiah 42:18-20 and Romans 11:25.
How does this verse relate to God's plan of salvation?
This verse highlights the theme of God's sovereignty and man's spiritual blindness, emphasizing the need for divine intervention and redemption, as expressed in Ephesians 2:4-5 and 2 Corinthians 4:4-6.
What is the significance of this verse in the broader context of Isaiah 43?
Isaiah 43:8 serves as a contrast to the preceding verses, which describe God's people being gathered from afar, and the following verses, which emphasize God's unique power and authority, as seen in Isaiah 43:9-10 and Isaiah 44:6-8.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I be like the people described in this verse, having eyes but being blind to spiritual truth?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sensitivity to the voice of God and respond to His calls in my life?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be spiritually deaf or blind, and how can I seek God's healing and restoration?
- How does this verse challenge my understanding of God's sovereignty and human responsibility, and what implications does it have for my daily walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:8
Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears,.... The Targum applies this to the bringing of the people of Israel out of Egypt; and others understand it of their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:8
Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
The sense is either, 1. Bring out of captivity my people who were blind and deaf, but now have their eyes and cars opened by my grace. So this verse relates to the foregoing passages. Or rather, 2. O ye idolatrous Gentiles, produce and bring forth your false gods, which have eyes, but see not; and ears, but hear not, as is said, ,6. So this verse belongs to the following context, in which God reneweth his contest with idols; which in this verse he calleth blind, and in the next verse proveth them so to be.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
Isaiah 43:8 Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.Ver. 8. Bring forth the blind people.] Such as were blind and ignorant, but now are enlightened. And the deaf.] Such as were cross and rebellious, but now are tractable and obsequious.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
(8) Bring forth the blind people . . .—The command comes abruptly, as from a Divine voice, and is, as it were, a reversed echo of Isa 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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
Verse 8. Bring forth the blind people that have eyes - "Bring forth the people, blind, although they have eyes"] I understand this of the Gentiles, as the verse following, not of the Jews. Their natural faculties, if they had made a proper use of them, must have led them to the knowledge of the being and attributes of the one true God; "for his eternal power and Godhead," if well attended to, are clearly seen in his works, (Romans 1:20,) and would have preserved them from running into the folly and absurdity of worshipping idols. They are here challenged to produce the evidence of the power and foreknowledge of their idol gods; and the Jews are just afterwards, Isaiah 43:10, appealed to as witnesses for God in this cause, therefore these latter cannot here be meant by the people blind with eyes and deaf with ears.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:8
8–13. Another imaginary judgement scene (cf. ch. Isaiah 41:1-4; Isaiah 41:21-28), in which Israel appears as Jehovah’s witness to the truth of His prophecies.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:8
Bring forth the blind people - Many have understood this of the Jews. So Vitringa, Rosenmuller, Grotius, and others understand it. But Lowth, more correctly, regards it as referring to the Gentiles.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:8
8, 9. An excellent view, is that of Lowth’s. Opposed to interpreters who follow Vitringa, Lowth supposes the heathen world summoned to a grand convocation to test the claims of Jehovah against idols.
Sermons on Isaiah 43:8
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The Enemy of Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher starts by quoting a scripture about the children of Israel doing evil in the sight of the Lord and being delivered into the hands of the Philistines fo |
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Virgin Lock Out by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a devoted heart towards God. He highlights that many people claim to be followers of God but lack true commitment a |
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Are We Blind Too? by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the coming of Jesus into the world brings about a division among people. He explains that encountering Jesus and his claims forces indiv |
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Finn-04 Restoration of Israel in the Last Days by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker, who is a Jew from New York City, shares his personal journey of living in a remote location in North America. He explains that he was led by the word o |
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Ger-06 the Apocalyptic Perspective by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging his physical fatigue but emphasizes that God's strength is perfected in weakness. He then prays for God to use him as a vessel a |
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What Is the Secret of Your Strength - Part 1 (Alternative) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the fear and anxieties that people have in today's generation. He emphasizes the importance of stillness and knowing that God is in control. |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel 11-15 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that society today is not like the Victorian age or a puritan society. He warns against forsaking God's commandments and living like the peo |