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Isaiah 44:18

They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
Isaiah 44:18 · King James Version

In other versions

  • They know not, neither do they consider: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

    ASV

  • They have no knowledge or wisdom; for he has put a veil over their eyes, so that they may not see; and on their hearts, so that they may not give attention.

    BBE

  • They have no knowledge, and understand not; for he hath plastered their eyes, that they may not see; and their hearts, that they may not understand.

    DBY

  • They don't know, neither do they consider: for he has shut their eyes, that they can't see; and their hearts, that they can't understand.

    WEB

  • They have not known, nor do they understand, For He hath daubed their eyes from seeing, Their heart from acting wisely.

    YLT

  • They have not known nor understood: for he has shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

    ENG

  • They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

    WBT

  • They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand.

    BSB

In context

16He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:

17And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.

18They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

19And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?

20He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?

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