Thematic Bible: Judicially inflicted


Thematic Bible



For the LORD has poured out upon you a spirit of deep sleep, and has closed your eyes (the prophets), and covered your heads (the seers). Verse ConceptsHearingSeersSleep, SpiritualSleep, PhysicalSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfEyes HarmedProphecy AbolishedHead As Chiefprophets

Let their eyes be darkened, so that they cannot see, and make their loins tremble continually. Verse ConceptsBackGroups TremblingGod Blinding

They know not, nor do they discern, for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their hearts, so that they cannot understand. Verse ConceptsSpiritual Blindness, In UnbelieversResponseVeilsGod BlindingBeing Without UnderstandingThose Who Were IgnorantEyesDiscernment

This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: "'You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.

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