Isaiah 44:18
They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 44 connects to 10 cross-references. Polemical satire against idolatry: a craftsman cuts down a tree, uses half to warm himself and bake bread, and makes the other half into a god before which he bows. No one stops to consider — 'Shall I bow down …
Andere Übersetzungen
They know not, neither do they consider: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
They have not known, nor do they understand, For He hath daubed their eyes from seeing, Their heart from acting wisely.
They have no knowledge or wisdom; for he has put a veil over their eyes, so that they may not see; and on their hearts, so that they may not give attention.
Querverweise
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look …
Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.
They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he standeth; from his …
Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set …
He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is …
They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they …
For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets …