Isaiah 44:18

King James Version (KJV)

They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

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16 He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:

17 And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.

18 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

19 And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?

20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?

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Isaiah 44:18 in every translation

KJV King James Version: They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
WEB World English Bible: They don’t know, neither do they consider, for he has shut their eyes, that they can’t see, and their hearts, that they can’t understand.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand.
ASV American Standard Version: They know not, neither do they consider: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: They have not known, nor do they understand, For He hath daubed their eyes from seeing, Their heart from acting wisely.
DBY Darby Translation: They have no knowledge, and understand not; for he hath plastered their eyes, that they may not see; and their hearts, that they may not understand.
WBS Webster Bible: They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.