Isaiah 35:5

+ 35:5 (5-6a) MP: Signs of the Messiah include physical healing and restoration. (This is a broad brush statement). (Matt 11:3-5; Luke 7:19-21) Then + 35:5 a MP: Blind eyes are opened. (See also Is 29:18-19). (Matt 9:27-30a; Mark 8:22-25) the eyes of the blind will be opened, 2 and + 35:5 b MP: Deaf ears are opened. (Examples includes speech). (See also Is 29:18-19). (Mark 7:32-35, 9:24-27) the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. 1

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In The King James Version

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

In Context

4+ 35:4 (context 35:4-6) MP: With the glory and splendor of God, Messiah brings vengeance and retribution on some and he will save others. (2 Thes 1:6-8; Rev 22:11-12 (context 22:8-12)) Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong. 2 Don’t be afraid. 2 Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. 2 He will come and save you. 1

6Then + 35:6 a MP: Lame legs healed. (In the example, this man was lame for 38 years). (Mark 2:10-12 (context 1:40-2:12); John 5:5-9; Acts 3:2-9) the lame + 35:6. (5-6) Quoted in Matt 11:5; Luke 7:22 man will leap like a deer, 2 and + 35:6 (6b-7a) MP: Mute mouth speaks praise. (See also Is 29:18-19). (Matt 9:32-33; Luke 11:14) the tongue of the mute will sing; 2 + 35:6 (6b-7a) MP: Rivers of Living Water come from the inner person. (One who was spiritually dry then watered by God's Spirit). (See also Is 29:18-19). (John 7:37-38) for waters will break out in the wilderness, 2 and streams in the desert. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:12The sh'ma ·hearing obeying· ear, and the seeing eye, 2 Adonai has made even both of them. 1

Isaiah 32:3The eyes of those who see will not be dim, 2 and the ears of those who sh'ma ·hear obey· will listen. 1

Isaiah 42:16I will bring the blind by a way that they don’t know. 2 I will lead them in paths that they don’t know. 2 I will make darkness light before them, 2 and crooked places straight. 2 I will do these things, 2 and I will not forsake them. 1

Isaiah 48:8Yes, you didn’t sh'ma ·hear obey·; 2 yes, you didn’t know; 2 yes, from of old your ear was not opened: 1 for I knew that you dealt very treacherously, 2 and were called rebellious who break away from authority thus breaking relationshipfrom the womb. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 35:2-5

The Blessings of the Gospel. ( b. c. 720.) 1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the Lord , and the excellency of our God. 3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. 4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold,… Read the whole commentary →

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