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Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
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A Prophecy Fulfilled in Jesus
All the commentators agree that this verse is a direct prophecy fulfilled by Jesus Christ. His miracles of restoring sight to the blind and hearing to the deaf were not just random acts of kindness but powerful signs proving He was the promised Messiah. As Albert Barnes notes, Jesus himself pointed to these specific miracles as evidence of his identity.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened - The images in this verse and the following are those of joy and exultation. They descr…
19th Century
Anglican
Then the eyes of the blind shall ... — The words are obviously to be interpreted, like those that precede them, and Isaia…
Baptist
See what the presence of Christ does. See what the presence of Christ's people will do when he comes in them and with them. They make the wildernes…
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16th Century
Protestant
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened. He continues the promise about the restoration of the Church, in order to encourage the hearts…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened Which was literally fulfilled in the first coming of Christ, ([Reference Matth…
When Christ comes to set up His kingdom in the world, then wonders, great wonders, will be performed on human souls. By the word and Spirit of Chri…
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13th Century
Catholic
The land that was desolate and impassable will be glad. In this section, the prophet describes the prosperity that will r…
