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Who is there among you who will give ear to this? who will listen and hear for the time to come?

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A Call to Pay Attention

Commentators agree that the question, "Who among you will give ear?" is rhetorical. It's not a genuine inquiry but a lament over the people's profound spiritual deafness and stubbornness. Scholars like Matthew Henry note that people often perish not from ignorance, but from carelessness—failing to observe the clear warnings God has already given.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 42:23

18th Century

Theologian

Who among you will give ear to this? — Who is there in the nation who will be so warned by the judgments of God that he will heed t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 42:23

16th Century

Theologian

Who is there among you? Isaiah continues on the same subject, for he means that the Jews are and will be so stupid that they will not see,…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 42:23

17th Century

Pastor

Who among you will give ear to this ? &c.] To this prophecy of your destruction, and to what follows concerning it:

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Matthew Henry

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; …