Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who is blind but my servant, and deaf like the messenger I send? Who is blind like the one in covenant with me, blind like the servant of the LORD? New Living Translation Who is as blind as my own people, my servant? Who is as deaf as my messenger? Who is as blind as my chosen people, the servant of the LORD? English Standard Version Who is blind but my servant, or deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is blind as my dedicated one, or blind as the servant of the LORD? Berean Standard Bible 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? King James Bible Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant? New King James Version Who is blind but My servant, Or deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is blind as he who is perfect, And blind as the LORD’s servant? New American Standard Bible Who is blind but My servant, Or so deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is so blind as one who is at peace with Me, Or so blind as the servant of the LORD? NASB 1995 Who is blind but My servant, Or so deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is so blind as he that is at peace with Me, Or so blind as the servant of the LORD? NASB 1977 Who is blind but My servant, Or so deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is so blind as he that is at peace with Me, Or so blind as the servant of the LORD? Legacy Standard Bible Who is blind but My servant, Or so deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is so blind as he that is at peace with Me, Or so blind as the servant of Yahweh? Amplified Bible Who is blind but My servant [Israel], Or deaf like My messenger whom I send? Who is blind like the one who is at peace with Me [in a covenant relationship], Or so blind as the servant of the LORD? Christian Standard Bible Who is blind but my servant, or deaf like my messenger I am sending? Who is blind like my dedicated one, or blind like the servant of the LORD? Holman Christian Standard Bible Who is blind but My servant, or deaf like My messenger I am sending? Who is blind like My dedicated one, or blind like the servant of the LORD? American Standard Version Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I send? who is blind as he that is at peace with me, and blind as Jehovah's servant? Contemporary English Version No one is as blind or deaf as his messenger, his chosen servant, English Revised Version Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I send? who is blind as he that is at peace with me, and blind as the LORD'S servant? GOD'S WORD® Translation Who is blind except my servant or deaf like the messenger I send? Who is blind like the one who has my trust or blind like the servant of the LORD? Good News Translation Is anyone more blind than my servant, more deaf than the messenger I send? International Standard Version Who is blind except my servant, or deaf like my messenger I am sending? Who is blind like the one committed to me, or blind like the LORD's servant? Majority Standard Bible 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? NET Bible My servant is truly blind, my messenger is truly deaf. My covenant partner, the servant of the LORD, is truly blind. New Heart English Bible Who is blind, but my servant? Or who is as deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is as blind as he who is at peace, and as blind as the LORD's servant? Webster's Bible Translation Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant? World English Bible Who is blind, but my servant? Or who is as deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is as blind as he who is at peace, and as blind as Yahweh’s servant? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho [is] blind but My servant? And deaf as My messenger I send? Who [is] blind as he who is at peace, "" Indeed, blind, as the servant of YHWH? Young's Literal Translation Who is blind but My servant? And deaf as My messenger I send? Who is blind as he who is at peace, Yea, blind, as the servant of Jehovah? Smith's Literal Translation Who blind but my servant? and deaf as my messenger I shall send? who blind he being perfect? and blind as the servant of Jehovah? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho is blind, but my servant? or deaf, but he to whom I have sent my messengers? Who is blind, but he that is sold? or who is blind, but the servant of the Lord? Catholic Public Domain Version Who is blind, except my servant? Who is deaf, except the one to whom I have sent my messengers? Who is blind, except the one who has been sold? And who is blind, except the servant of the Lord? New American Bible Who is blind but my servant, or deaf like the messenger I send? Who is blind like the one I restore, blind like the servant of the LORD? New Revised Standard Version Who is blind but my servant, or deaf like my messenger whom I send? Who is blind like my dedicated one, or blind like the servant of the LORD? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho is blind but my servant? Who is deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is blind as the ruler? and blind as the LORD'S servant? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who is blind if not my Servant, and deaf as my Messenger whom I shall send? Who is blind as the Ruler and blind as the Servant of LORD JEHOVAH? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who is blind, but My servant? Or deaf, as My messenger that I send? Who is blind as he that is wholehearted, And blind as the LORD'S servant? Brenton Septuagint Translation And who is blind, but my servants? and deaf, but they that rule over them? yea, the servants of God have been made blind. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel is Deaf and Blind18Listen, you deaf ones; look, you blind ones, that you may see! 19Who 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? 20Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.”… Cross References Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ John 9:39-41 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. 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. Matthew 15:14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Romans 11:8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” Deuteronomy 29:4 Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Mark 8:18 ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember? Psalm 115:5-6 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; Psalm 135:16-17 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. 2 Corinthians 3:14-16 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Acts 28:26-27 ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Zechariah 7:11-12 But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. Revelation 3:17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. Treasury of Scripture Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD's servant? who is blind Isaiah 6:9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Isaiah 29:9-14 Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink… Isaiah 56:10 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. Jump to Previous Blind Committed Deaf Dedicated Ears Jehovah's LORD's Messenger Peace Perfect Servant Shut Stopped True. Trusted WholeheartedJump to Next Blind Committed Deaf Dedicated Ears Jehovah's LORD's Messenger Peace Perfect Servant Shut Stopped True. Trusted WholeheartedIsaiah 42 1. The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.5. God's promise unto him. 10. An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel 13. God will manifest himself, and check idolatry 18. He reproves the people of incredulity. Who is blind but My servant This phrase refers to Israel, often called God's servant in the Old Testament. Despite being chosen to be a light to the nations, Israel frequently failed to see God's purposes and live according to His commands. This blindness is spiritual, indicating a lack of understanding and obedience. The servant's blindness contrasts with the role they were meant to play, highlighting their failure to fulfill their divine mission. or deaf like the messenger I am sending? Who is blind like My covenant partner or blind like the servant of the LORD? Persons / Places / Events 1. The ServantIn Isaiah 42, the "servant" is often interpreted as Israel, God's chosen people, who were meant to be a light to the nations but were spiritually blind and deaf to God's commands and purposes. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who calls His people to be His witnesses and to live according to His statutes. 3. The Messenger This term can refer to the prophets or leaders of Israel who were supposed to convey God's message but often failed due to their spiritual blindness and deafness. 4. Isaiah The prophet who delivered God's message to Israel, calling them to repentance and faithfulness. 5. The Nations The surrounding peoples who were to see God's glory through Israel's obedience and witness. Teaching Points Spiritual AwarenessWe must be vigilant against spiritual blindness and deafness in our own lives, ensuring that we are receptive to God's Word and guidance. Role of God's Servants As God's servants, we are called to be His messengers, living lives that reflect His truth and love to the world. Repentance and Renewal Recognizing our own spiritual shortcomings should lead us to repentance and a renewed commitment to follow God's ways. Witness to the Nations Our lives should be a testimony to God's grace and truth, drawing others to Him through our actions and words. Dependence on the Holy Spirit We need the Holy Spirit to open our eyes and ears to understand and apply God's Word effectively in our lives.(19) Deaf, as my messenger . . .--The work of the messenger of God had been the ideal of Isaiah, as it was of the servant in whom the ideal was realised (Romans 10:15; Isaiah 42:1). But how could a blind and deaf messenger, like the actual Israel, do his work effectually? (Psalm 123:2). As he that is perfect.--Strictly speaking, the devoted, or surrendered one. The Hebrew meshullam is interesting, as connected with the modern Moslem and Islam, the man resigned to the will of God. The frequent use of this, or a cognate form, as a proper name after the exile (1Chronicles 9:21; Ezra 8:6; Ezra 10:15; Nehemiah 3:4) may (on either assumption as to the date of 2 Isaiah) be connected with it by some link of causation. Other meanings given to it have been "perfect" as in the Authorised Version, "confident," "recompensed," "meritorious." . . . Verse 19. - Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger? God's original "servant" and "messenger" to the nations was his people Israel. It was only through their default that he needed to send another and truer messenger. He now asks, having regard to their opportunities, who are so blind and deaf as they are? The object of the question is to wake a feeling of shame in the hearts of those who are not shameless among the Israelites. That I sent; rather, whom I will send. Israel's mediatorial office was not yet over. They were still, for above five hundred years, to be God's messenger to the nations. As he that is perfect; rather, as he that receives reward from me (see Proverbs 11:31; Proverbs 13:13). The word used is connected etymologically with the Arabic muslim (our "Moslem"); but it does not appear to have had the sense of "surrender" or "submission" in Hebrew.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמִ֤י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is blind עִוֵּר֙ (‘iw·wêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5787: Blind but כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction My servant, עַבְדִּ֔י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant or deaf וְחֵרֵ֖שׁ (wə·ḥê·rêš) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2795: Deaf like the messenger כְּמַלְאָכִ֣י (kə·mal·’ā·ḵî) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel I am sending? אֶשְׁלָ֑ח (’eš·lāḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out Who מִ֤י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is blind עִוֵּר֙ (‘iw·wêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5787: Blind like My covenant partner, כִּמְשֻׁלָּ֔ם (kim·šul·lām) Preposition-k | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate or blind וְעִוֵּ֖ר (wə·‘iw·wêr) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5787: Blind like the servant כְּעֶ֥בֶד (kə·‘e·ḇeḏ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant of the LORD? יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Isaiah 42:19 NIVIsaiah 42:19 NLT Isaiah 42:19 ESV Isaiah 42:19 NASB Isaiah 42:19 KJV Isaiah 42:19 BibleApps.com Isaiah 42:19 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 42:19 Chinese Bible Isaiah 42:19 French Bible Isaiah 42:19 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 42:19 Who is blind but my servant? 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