Isaiah 35:5 nasb — Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.

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"Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped."

— Isaiah 35:5, NASB

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Isaiah 35 — Context

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It will blossom profusely And rejoice with rejoicing and shout of joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, The majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, The majesty of our God.

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Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble.

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Say to those with anxious heart, "Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you."

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Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.

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Then the lame will leap like a deer, And the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. For waters will break forth in the wilderness And streams in the Arabah.

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The scorched land will become a pool And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the haunt of jackals, its resting place, Grass becomes reeds and rushes.

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A highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for him who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it.

Isaiah 35:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 35:5 say?
Isaiah 35:5 in the NASB reads: “Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.”
Where is Isaiah 35:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 35:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 35, verse 5.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 35:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 35:5 in?
Isaiah 35:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 35:5?
Isaiah 35:5 reads (NASB): “Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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