Isaiah 42:18 kjv — Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.

King James Version

"Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see."

— Isaiah 42:18, King James Version

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Isaiah 42 — Context

15

I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools.

16

And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.

17

They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.

18

Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.

19

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?

20

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

21

The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

Isaiah 42:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:18 say?
Isaiah 42:18 in the King James Version reads: “Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.”
Where is Isaiah 42:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 42:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 42, verse 18.
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 42:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 42:18 in?
Isaiah 42:18 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 42:18?
Isaiah 42:18 reads (KJV): “Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.” 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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