John 12:39

Therefore they might not believe, for again Esaias said, (And so they could not believe, for again Isaiah said,)

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In The King James Version

Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

In Context

38that the word of Esaias, the prophet, should be fulfilled, which he said, Lord, who hath believed to our hearing, and to whom is the arm of the Lord showed? (so that the word of the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, when he said, Lord, who hath believed our message, and to whom is the Lord’s power shown or revealed?)

40He hath blinded their eyes, and hath made hard the heart (s) of them, (so) that they see not with (their) eyes, and understand [not] with (their) heart (s); and that they be converted, and I heal them.

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Cross References

Isaiah 44:18They knew not, neither understood, for they have forgotten, that their eyes see not, and that they understand not with their heart.

John 6:44No man may come to me, but if the Father that sent me, draw him, [or no but the Father that sent me, draw him]; and I shall again-raise him in the last day. (No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me, draw him; and I shall raise each one up on the Last Day.)

2 Peter 2:14and have eyes full of adultery, and unceasing trespass, deceiving unsteadfast souls, and have the heart exercised to covetousness; the sons of cursing,

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 →

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