Isaiah 42:20

Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 42:20

BSB

Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear."

AKJV

Seeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.

CPDV

You who see many things, will you not keep them? You who have open ears, will you not listen?

ERV

Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.

NHEB

You see many things, but do not observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.

SMT

Seeing many things, and thou wilt not watch; opening the ears, and he will not bear.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 42:20

SeeingH7200VerbmanythingsH7227butthouobservestH8104VerbnotopeningH6491VerbtheearsH241Noun FemininebuthehearethH8085not

Commentary for Isaiah 42:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 42:20

Summary

Witness to abundance coupled with comprehensive perceptual failure

Event

Describing widespread spiritual insensitivity

Estimated Time Period

Prophecy context, c. 700 BC