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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:7
18th Century
Theologian
To open the blind eyes — This is equivalent to saying that he would impart instruction to those who were ignorant. It relates to th…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 42:7
19th Century
Bishop
To open the blind eyes. —The prophet must have felt the contrast between this and his own mission (Isaiah 6:10). The words all…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 42:7
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:7
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Isaiah 42:7
17th Century
Pastor
To open the blind eyes Of the idolatrous Gentiles, who were spiritually blind, and knew not the wretchedness of their cas…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:5–12
17th Century
Minister
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…