John 12:40
‘He has blinded their eyes, and blunted their mind, so that they should not see with their eyes, and perceive with their mind, and turn – And I should heal them.’
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
39The reason why they were unable to believe is given by Isaiah elsewhere, in these words –
41Isaiah said this, because he saw Christ’s glory; and it was of him that he spoke.
Cross References
Joshua 11:20It was the Lord who made their hearts stubborn enough to battle with Israel, so they were all wiped out, destroyed without mercy as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Psalms 6:2Lord, be gracious to me in my weakness. Heal me Lord, for racked is my body;
Psalms 135:10Many nations he struck, mighty kings he slew
Matthew Henry on John 12:38-42
The Unbelief of the People. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal… Read the whole commentary →