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to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, and those who sit in darkness out of the prison-house.
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The Prison of Sin
All commentators agree that the 'blind eyes,' 'prisoners,' and 'darkness' are powerful metaphors for humanity's spiritual condition without Christ. This state includes ignorance of God, bondage to sin, and captivity to Satan. As John Calvin puts it, this describes the wretchedness of humanity until Christ, the Redeemer, shines upon them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To open the blind eyes — This is equivalent to saying that he would impart instruction to those who were ignorant. It relates to th…
19th Century
Anglican
To open the blind eyes. —The prophet must have felt the contrast between this and his own mission (Isaiah 6:10). The words all…
Baptist
Hear this, you who are melancholy, you who are despondent, you who cannot escape the prison of bad habits or shake off the chains of sin. Look, a l…
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16th Century
Protestant
That thou mayest open the eyes of the blind. Here he explains more fully for what purpose Christ will be sent by the Father, so that we ma…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To open the blind eyes Of the idolatrous Gentiles, who were spiritually blind, and knew not the wretchedness of their cas…
The work of redemption brings humankind back to the obedience they owe to God as their Maker. Christ is the light of the world. By his grace, he op…
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13th Century
Catholic
Behold my servant. Here he shows the divine love of the Son, whom He promised: God so loved the world, as to give his…
