Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

You have seen many things, but you do not observe them;
Your ears are open, but none hears.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Though seeing many things, you do not obey.
Though his ears are open, he does not listen.”

International Standard Version

You've seen many things, but you pay no attention. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.

A Conservative Version

Thou see many things, but thou do not observe. His ears are open, but he does not hear.

American Standard Version

Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.

Amplified


You have seen many things, but you do not observe them;
Your ears are open, but no one hears.

Bible in Basic English

Seeing much, but keeping nothing in mind; his ears are open, but there is no hearing.

Darby Translation

seeing many things, And thou observest not? with opened ears, he heareth not.

Julia Smith Translation

Seeing many things, and thou wilt not watch; opening the ears, and he will not bear.

King James 2000

Seeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.

Lexham Expanded Bible

You see many [things], but you do not observe. [His] ears are open, but he does not hear.

Modern King James verseion

You see many things, but do not pay attention. Your ears are open, but not any hears.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

They are like, as if thou understoodest much, and keptest nothing: or if one heard well, but were not obedient.

NET Bible

You see many things, but don't comprehend; their ears are open, but do not hear."

New Heart English Bible

You see many things, but do not observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.

The Emphasized Bible

Seeing many things, yet thou heedest not, Opening the ears yet he heareth not,

Webster

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

World English Bible

You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.

Youngs Literal Translation

Seeing many things, and thou observest not, Opening ears, and he heareth not.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

but thou observest
שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

not opening
פּקח 
Paqach 
Usage: 20

the ears
אזן 
'ozen 
Usage: 187

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Blind And Deaf Israel

19 Is anyone more blind than my servant or more deaf than the messenger I send? 20 You have seen many things, but you do not observe them;
Your ears are open, but none hears.
21 Jehovah is a God who is eager to save. He exalted his laws and teachings, and he wanted his people to honor them.

Cross References

Numbers 14:22

none of the people who saw my glory and the miraculous signs I did in Egypt and in the desert will see the land I promised their ancestors. They have tested me now ten times and refused to obey me.

Deuteronomy 4:9

Be on your guard! Make sure you do not forget, as long as you live, what you have seen with your own eyes. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 29:2-4

Moses called together all the people of Israel and said: You saw for yourselves what Jehovah did to the king of Egypt, to his officials, and to his entire country.

Nehemiah 9:10-17

You did signs and wonders on Pharaoh and all his servants and all the people of his land. You saw how cruel they were to them. So you made a name for yourself as it is today.

Psalm 106:7-13

Our fathers in Egypt did not understand your wonders. They did not remember your abundant kindnesses. But they rebelled by the Red Sea.

Psalm 107:43

Let those who think they are wise pay attention to these things so they will understand the loving kindness of Jehovah.

Isaiah 1:3

The bull knows its owner, and donkey knows where its master feeds it. But Israel does not know. My people do not understand!

Isaiah 48:6-8

All I foretold has now taken place. You have to admit my predictions were right. Now I will tell you of new things to come, events that I did not reveal before.

Isaiah 58:2

They seek me day by day. They delight to know my ways like a nation that has done righteousness and has not forsaken the ordinance of their God. They ask me for justice and delight. They are pleased that God is near.

Jeremiah 6:10

To whom can I speak and give warning that they may hear? Their ears are closed and they cannot listen. Behold, the word of Jehovah has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.

Jeremiah 42:2-5

They said to me: Please do what we ask you! Pray to Jehovah our God for us. Pray for all of us who have survived. Once there were many of us. Now there are only a few of us left, as you can see.

Ezekiel 33:31

Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they do not do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.

Mark 6:19-20

Herodias had a grudge against John and was determined to have him killed.

John 9:37-40

Jesus replied: You both see and hear him for he speaks with you.

John 11:37-50

Some of them said: This man opened the eyes of the blind. Could he have prevented this man from dying?

Acts 28:22-27

We desire to hear your opinion concerning this sect. We have knowledge that it is attacked in all places.

Romans 2:21

You then who teach another, do you teach yourself? You who preach not to steal, do you steal?

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