Isaiah 29:19

"In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind will see out of obscurity and out of darkness."

Key Reflection

This verse speaks of a future time when spiritual understanding will be revealed. Those who are spiritually deaf will come to hear the truths contained in God's Word, and those who are blinded by sin or ignorance will gain clear sight, able to discern the light of truth that was previously obscure.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The meek -The word ‘meek’ usually refers to those who are patient in the reception of injuries, but the Hebrew word used here (ענוים‛ănâviym) means properly the oppressed, the afflicted, the unhappyPsalms 9:13;Psalms 10:12,Psalms 10:17;Proverbs 3:34;Isaiah 11:4. It involves usually the idea of humility or “virtuous suffering” (comparePsalms 25:9;Psalms 37:11;Psalms 69:33). Here it may denote the pious of the land who were oppressed, and subjected to trials. Shall increase -Margin, as in Hebrew, ‘Add.’ It means, that they should greatly rejoice in the Lord.

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