Isaiah 6:9 Meaning
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Context Explained
7And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
8Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
9And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
10Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
11Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate,
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 12:40
John references this verse to explain the spiritual blindness of the people during Jesus' ministry.
Acts 28:26-27
Paul quotes this verse to address the Jewish leaders' rejection of the Gospel.
Mark 4:12
Jesus explains why He speaks in parables, echoing Isaiah's message about hearing but not understanding.
Source: Isaiah 6:9