Isaiah 44:18

They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 44:18

BSB

They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand.

AKJV

They have not known nor understood: for he has shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

CPDV

They have neither known nor understood. For their eyes are obscured, lest they see with their eyes and understand with their heart.

ERV

They know not, neither do they consider: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

NHEB

They do not know, neither do they consider: for he has shut their eyes, that they can't see; and their hearts, that they can't understand.

SMT

They will not know, and they will not discern: he spread over their eyes from seeing; their heart from considering.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 44:18

TheyhavenotknownH3045VerbnorunderstoodH995VerbforhehathshutH2902VerbtheireyesH5869NounthattheycannotseeH7200VerbandtheirheartsH3826Noun FemininethattheycannotunderstandH7919Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 44:18

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

Overview of Isaiah 44:18

Summary

Spiritual blindness prevents understanding and perception

Event

God closes eyes and hearts

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC