John 12:39 · KJV
“Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,”
— John 12:39
That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with {their} eyes, nor understand with {their} heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
John 12 — Context
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
38That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with {their} eyes, nor understand with {their} heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
Cross References
John 10:38
But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father {is} in me, and I in him.
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. {indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc}
John 5:44
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that {cometh} from God only?
2 Peter 2:14
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: {adultery: Gr. an adulteress}
John 6:44
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Isaiah 44:18-20
They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; {and} their hearts, that they cannot understand. {shut: Heb. daubed}