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Seeing vs. Observing
Commentators agree that the problem described is not a lack of evidence but a willful choice. The people had seen God's mighty acts and heard His law, but they refused to truly observe, understand, or obey. Matthew Henry notes that people perish 'not through ignorance, but carelessness,' failing to process what they cannot help but see.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:20
18th Century
Theologian
Seeing many things - That is, the people, the Jews, spoken of here as the servants of God. They had had an opportunity to observe m…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 42:20
19th Century
Bishop
Seeing many things ... —With a clear vision into the future, the prophet sees that the future Israel will be as far from the ideal…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:20
16th Century
Theologian
Seeing many things. The Prophet himself explains what is the nature of this blindness of which he spoke, and shows that it is double; and …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 42:20
17th Century
Pastor
Seeing many things, but you observe not The Scribes and Pharisees, saw Christ in the flesh; they saw the miracles he did; they saw …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:18–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe the call given to this people, and the character given of them. Multitudes are ruined by failing to observe what they cannot help but see; …