John 12:40
He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; lest they should see with their eyes, and should understand with their heart, and should turn,—and I should heal them.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
39On this account, they could not believe, because, again, said Isaiah—
41These things, said Isaiah, because he saw his glory, and spake concerning him.
Cross References
Exodus 7:3But, I, will suffer Pharaoh to harden his heart,—so will I multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt.
Exodus 14:4So will I let the heart of Pharaoh wax bold, and he will pursue them, that I may get me honour over Pharaoh, and over all his forces, and the Egyptians shall know, that I, am Yahweh. And they did so.
Exodus 14:17and, I, behold me letting the heart of the Egyptians wax bold, that they may enter after them,—that I may get me honour over Pharaoh and over his forces, over his chariots, and over his horsemen,
Joshua 11:20For, from Yahweh, came it to pass, that their heart was emboldened to come out to war with Israel, that he might devote them to destruction, that they might find no favour,—but that he might destroy them,—as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Psalms 6:2Show me favour, O Yahweh, for languishing am I: Heal me, O Yahweh,—for dismayed are my bones:
Psalms 135:10Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings:
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 →