Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But to this day the LORD has not given you a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears that hear. New Living Translation But to this day the LORD has not given you minds that understand, nor eyes that see, nor ears that hear! English Standard Version But to this day the LORD has not given you a heart to understand or eyes to see or ears to hear. Berean Standard Bible Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. King James Bible Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. New King James Version Yet the LORD has not given you a heart to perceive and eyes to see and ears to hear, to this very day. New American Standard Bible Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a heart to know, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear. NASB 1995 “Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a heart to know, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear. NASB 1977 “Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a heart to know, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear. Legacy Standard Bible Yet to this day Yahweh has not given you a heart to know, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear. Amplified Bible Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a heart and mind to understand, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear. Christian Standard Bible Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. American Standard Version but Jehovah hath not given you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. English Revised Version but the LORD hath not given you an heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. GOD'S WORD® Translation But to this day the LORD hasn't given you a mind that understands, eyes that see, or ears that hear. Good News Translation But to this very day he has not let you understand what you have experienced. International Standard Version Yet to this day, the LORD hasn't given you a heart that understands, eyes that perceive, and ears that discern. Majority Standard Bible Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. NET Bible But to this very day the LORD has not given you an understanding mind, perceptive eyes, or discerning ears! New Heart English Bible but the LORD has not given you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day. Webster's Bible Translation Yet the LORD hath not given you a heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day. World English Bible But Yahweh has not given you a heart to know, eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH has not given to you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, until this day. Young's Literal Translation and Jehovah hath not given to you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, till this day, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah gave not to you an heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, even to this day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord hath not given you al heart to understand, and eyes to see, and ears that may hear, unto this present day. Catholic Public Domain Version But the Lord has not given you an understanding heart, and seeing eyes, and ears that are able to hear, even to this present day. New American Bible But the LORD has not given you a heart to understand, or eyes to see, or ears to hear until this day. New Revised Standard Version But to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, or eyes to see, or ears to hear. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet to this day the LORD has not given you a heart to understand and eyes to see and ears to hear. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH did not give you a heart to know and eyes to see and ears to hear until today. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but the LORD hath not given you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet the Lord God has not given you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, until this day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Covenant in Moab…3You saw with your own eyes the great trials, and those miraculous signs and wonders. 4Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. 5For forty years I led you in the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out.… Cross References Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Romans 11:8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Matthew 13:14-15 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Mark 8:17-18 Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts? / ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember? Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. John 12:39-40 For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: / “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.” 2 Corinthians 3:14-15 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. Isaiah 44:18 They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand. Acts 28:26-27 ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Psalm 81:11-12 But My people would not listen to Me, and Israel would not obey Me. / So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. Romans 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Isaiah 29:10 For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. Hebrews 3:7-8 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, Treasury of Scripture Yet the LORD has not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day. Deuteronomy 2:30 But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day. Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. Isaiah 6:9,10 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not… Jump to Previous Ears Eyes Hear Hearing Heart Mind Open Perceive Understand UnderstandsJump to Next Ears Eyes Hear Hearing Heart Mind Open Perceive Understand UnderstandsDeuteronomy 29 1. Moses exhorts them to obedience, reminding of the works they had seen10. All are presented before the Lord to enter into his covenant 18. The great wrath on him who flatters himself in his wickedness 29. Secret things belong unto God Yet to this day This phrase indicates a continuation of a condition that has persisted over time. It suggests that the Israelites have been in a state of spiritual blindness and deafness since their exodus from Egypt. This ongoing condition highlights the stubbornness and rebellion of the people despite witnessing God's miracles and receiving His law. The phrase underscores the patience and long-suffering nature of God, who continues to work with His people despite their persistent disobedience. the LORD has not given you a mind to understand eyes to see or ears to hear Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is delivering this message. He is reminding the people of their covenant with God and their history. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who have been led out of Egypt and are on the brink of entering the Promised Land. They are the recipients of this message. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who has been guiding and providing for the Israelites throughout their journey. 4. Wilderness Journey The 40-year period during which the Israelites wandered in the desert, experiencing God's provision and discipline. 5. Covenant Renewal at Moab The context of this passage, where Moses is renewing the covenant with the new generation of Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. Teaching Points Spiritual Perception is a Gift from GodUnderstanding and perceiving spiritual truths is not merely a human endeavor but a divine gift. We must seek God for the ability to truly see and hear His truth. The Danger of Spiritual Blindness Just as the Israelites were unable to fully grasp God's works and words, we too can be blind to God's actions in our lives if we do not seek His guidance and revelation. The Importance of a Responsive Heart While God is the one who gives understanding, we are called to have a heart that is open and responsive to His leading. Covenant Faithfulness The context of covenant renewal reminds us of the importance of remaining faithful to our commitments to God, recognizing His past faithfulness and our need for His continued guidance. Prayer for Enlightenment We should regularly pray for God to open our eyes and ears to His truth, asking for wisdom and understanding in our daily walk with Him.(4) Yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive.--"To mark the mercies of the Holy One, blessed be He! and to cleave unto Him" (Rashi). And so in Psalm 106:7, "Our fathers understood not Thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of Thy mercies." (See also on Deuteronomy 31:16, &c.)Verse 4. - The Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, etc. Moses says this "not to excuse their wickedness, but partly to direct them what course to take, and to whom they must have recourse for the amending of their former errors, and for a good understanding and improvement of God's works; and partly to aggravate their sin, and to intimate that, although the hearing ear and the seeing eye and the understanding heart are the workmanship of God (Proverbs 20:12), and the effects of his special grace (Deuteronomy 30:6; Jeremiah 31:33; Jeremiah 32:39, etc.), yet their want of this grace was their own fault and the just punishment of their former sins" (Poole). As they would not attend to God's word, as they had shut their eyes and their ears, that they might not see, or hear, or learn what God was teaching them by his conduct towards them, they had been left to themselves; and, as a necessary consequence, they had become as persons who had no eyes to see, or ears to hear, or heart to perceive what was set before them for their learning. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yet toעַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that day הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no given נָתַן֩ (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you a mind לֵב֙ (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre to understand, לָדַ֔עַת (lā·ḏa·‘aṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3045: To know eyes וְעֵינַ֥יִם (wə·‘ê·na·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - cd Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain to see, לִרְא֖וֹת (lir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see or ears וְאָזְנַ֣יִם (wə·’ā·zə·na·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fd Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear to hear. לִשְׁמֹ֑עַ (liš·mō·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Deuteronomy 29:4 NIVDeuteronomy 29:4 NLT Deuteronomy 29:4 ESV Deuteronomy 29:4 NASB Deuteronomy 29:4 KJV Deuteronomy 29:4 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 29:4 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 29:4 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 29:4 French Bible Deuteronomy 29:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 29:4 But Yahweh has not given you (Deut. 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