Isaiah 35:6

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

Key Reflection

In Isaiah 35:6, the prophet envisions a time when God's deliverance and restoration will transform the lives of his people. The imagery of opening blind eyes and unblocking deaf ears would have resonated deeply for the original audience, symbolizing not just physical healing but spiritual renewal and divine intervention in their daily struggles. For those who were spiritually blinded or deaf to God’s word, this promise offered hope of seeing clearly and hearing the truth, aligning with broader prophetic themes of Israel’s redemption and the coming Messiah.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Then shall the lame man leap -This was literally fulfilled after the coming of the MessiahActs 14:10;Acts 3:8. It is an emblem of the general joy which the coming of the Messiah would impart, and is an instance of the blessings which it would convey. As an hart -The word used here denotes the stag, or male deer. In Arabic it denotes the wild, or mountain-goat. The word sometimes refers to any species of deer or antelope, and this is referred to here from its quick and sprightly nature. And the tongue of the dumb sing -Shall be able to sing, and to praise God. On the restoration of the dumb to the benefits of language, seeMatthew 9:32-33;Matthew 12:22;Matthew 15:30-31;Mark 9:17;Luke 11:14.

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