Isaiah 44:18 Parallel Translations

They don't know or understand anything. Their eyes are plastered shut, so they can't see. And their minds are closed, so they can't understand.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

They have no knowledge or wisdom; for he has put a veil over their eyes, so that they may not see; and on their hearts, so that they may not give attention.

DBY:

They have no knowledge, and understand not; for he hath plastered their eyes, that they may not see; and their hearts, that they may not understand.

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.

JPS:

They know not, neither do they understand; for their eyes are bedaubed, that they cannot see, and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

They have not known, nor do they understand, For He hath daubed their eyes from seeing, Their heart from acting wisely.

Isaiah 44:18 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 81:12 "So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, To walk in their own devices.

Isaiah 1:3 "An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master's manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand."

Isaiah 6:9 He said, "Go, and tell this people: 'Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.'

Isaiah 6:10 "Render the hearts of this people insensitive, Their ears dull, And their eyes dim, Otherwise they might see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their hearts, And return and be healed."

Isaiah 29:10 For the LORD has poured over you a spirit of deep sleep, He has shut your eyes, the prophets; And He has covered your heads, the seers.

Jeremiah 10:8 But they are altogether stupid and foolish In their discipline of delusion-- their idol is wood!

Jeremiah 10:14 Every man is stupid, devoid of knowledge; Every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols; For his molten images are deceitful, And there is no breath in them. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

44:18 They have not known nor understood: {y} for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; [and] their hearts, that they cannot understand.
(y) The prophet gives here an answer to all them who wonder how it is possible that any would be so blind as to commit such abomination, saying that God has blinded their eyes, and hardened their hearts.

WES:

44:18 Not known - This shews that they have not the understanding of a man. For he - God. Not as if God did make men wicked; he only permits them so to be, and orders, and over - rules their wickedness to his own glorious ends.

MHC:

44:9-20 Image-making is described, to expose the folly of idolaters. Though a man had used part of a log for fuel, he fell down before an image made of the remainder, praying it to deliver him. Man greatly dishonours God, when he represents him after the image of man. Satan blinds the eyes of unbelievers, causing absurd reasonings in matters of religion. Whether men seek happiness in worldly things, or run into unbelief, superstition, or any false system, they feed on ashes. A heart deceived by pride, love of sin, and departure from God, turns men aside from his holy truth and worship. While the affections are depraved, a man holds fast the lie as his best treasure. Are our hearts set upon the wealth of the world and its pleasures? They will certainly prove a lie. If we trust to outward professions and doings, as if those would save us, we deceive ourselves. Self-suspicion is the first step towards self-deliverance. He that would deliver his soul, must question his conscience, Is there not a lie in my right hand?

CONC:

Acting Attention Bedaubed Can't Closed Comprehend Consider Daubed Discern Heart Hearts Minds Nothing Plastered Seeing Shut Smeared Understand Understood Veil Wisdom Wisely

Acting Comprehend Consider Daubed Discern Eyes Heart Hearts Minds Plastered Shut Smeared Understand Understood Veil Wisdom Wisely

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