Parallel Verses
NET Bible
At that time the deaf will be able to hear words read from a scroll, and the eyes of the blind will be able to see through deep darkness.
New American Standard Bible
And out of their gloom and darkness the
King James Version
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
Holman Bible
the words of a document,
and out of a deep darkness
the eyes of the blind will see.
International Standard Version
On that day the deaf will hear the words of a scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see.
A Conservative Version
And in that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness.
American Standard Version
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness.
Amplified
On that day the deaf will hear the words of a book,
And out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see [the words of the book].
Bible in Basic English
And in that day those whose ears are stopped will be hearing the words of the book; and the eyes of the blind will see through the mist and the dark.
Darby Translation
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and, out of obscurity and out of darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see;
Julia Smith Translation
In that day the deaf heard the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of thick darkness, and darkness.
King James 2000
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And on that day, the deaf shall hear [the] words of a scroll, and [the] eyes of [the] blind shall see out of gloom and darkness.
Modern King James verseion
And in that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of their gloom and darkness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And in that day, shall deaf men hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see, even out of the cloud and out of darkness.
New Heart English Bible
In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind will see out of obscurity and out of darkness.
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore, in that day, shall the deaf hear the words of a book, - And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see;
Webster
And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
World English Bible
In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind will see out of obscurity and out of darkness.
Youngs Literal Translation
And heard in that day have the deaf the words of a book, And out of thick darkness, and out of darkness, The eyes of the blind do see.
Themes
Deafness » Figurative » Of moral insensibility
Gospel » Prophecies relating to
Isaiah » Prophecies, reproofs, and exhortations of » Promises a reformation
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
Spiritual » Vision » Afflictions prepare for
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » Afflictions prepare for
Topics
Interlinear
Yowm
Shama`
`ayin
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 29:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Blessing After Punishment
17 In just a very short time Lebanon will turn into an orchard, and the orchard will be considered a forest. 18 At that time the deaf will be able to hear words read from a scroll, and the eyes of the blind will be able to see through deep darkness. 19 The downtrodden will again rejoice in the Lord; the poor among humankind will take delight in the Holy One of Israel.
Cross References
Isaiah 35:5
Then blind eyes will open, deaf ears will hear.
Matthew 11:5
The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news proclaimed to them.
Mark 7:37
People were completely astounded and said, "He has done everything well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."
Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!
Proverbs 20:12
The ear that hears and the eye that sees -- the Lord has made them both.
Isaiah 32:3
Eyes will no longer be blind and ears will be attentive.
Deuteronomy 29:4
But to this very day the Lord has not given you an understanding mind, perceptive eyes, or discerning ears!
Isaiah 29:10-12
For the Lord has poured out on you a strong urge to sleep deeply. He has shut your eyes (the prophets), and covered your heads (the seers).
Isaiah 29:24
Those who stray morally will gain understanding; those who complain will acquire insight.
Isaiah 42:16-18
I will lead the blind along an unfamiliar way; I will guide them down paths they have never traveled. I will turn the darkness in front of them into light, and level out the rough ground. This is what I will do for them. I will not abandon them.
Jeremiah 31:33-34
"But I will make a new covenant with the whole nation of Israel after I plant them back in the land," says the Lord. "I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. I will be their God and they will be my people.
Matthew 13:14-16
And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: 'You will listen carefully yet will never understand, you will look closely yet will never comprehend.
Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answered him, "You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven!
Luke 4:18
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed,
Luke 7:22
So he answered them, "Go tell John what you have seen and heard: The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news proclaimed to them.
John 6:45
It is written in the prophets, 'And they will all be taught by God.' Everyone who hears and learns from the Father comes to me.
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 3:14-18
But their minds were closed. For to this very day, the same veil remains when they hear the old covenant read. It has not been removed because only in Christ is it taken away.
2 Corinthians 4:2-6
But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds, not behaving with deceptiveness or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience before God.
Ephesians 1:17-19
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,
Ephesians 5:14
For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: "Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!"
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Revelation 3:18
take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!