Jesaja 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 Jesaja 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
So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not …
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive …
Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with …
For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets …
They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they …