John 12:40
“He has blinded their eyes, and he has hardened their hearts; 1 otherwise they would see with their eyes and understand with their hearts, 1 and turn, 1 and I would heal them.”
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In Context
39For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah had also said, 1
41Isaiah said these things because he saw the glory of Jesus and spoke of him.
Cross References
Exodus 7:3But I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and I will display many signs of my power, many wonders, in the land of Egypt.
Exodus 14:4I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and he will pursue them. I will get honor because of Pharaoh and all his army. The Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh.” So the Israelites camped as they were instructed.
Exodus 14:17Be aware that I will harden the Egyptians' hearts so they will go after them. I will get honor because of Pharaoh and all his army, his chariots, and his horsemen.
Joshua 11:20For it was Yahweh who hardened their hearts so they would wage war against Israel, so that he might completely destroy them without mercy, just as he had instructed Moses.
Psalms 6:2Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am frail; 1 heal me, Yahweh, for my bones are shaking. 1
Psalms 135:10He attacked many nations 1 and killed mighty kings, 1
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 →