Isaiah 43:8

Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 6:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 6:9, Isaiah is told to speak to a people who hear but do not understand, mirroring the blind/deaf condition here.

In Isaiah 42:18-20, the same call to deaf and blind is made, identifying them as the servant who is blind.

In Isaiah 44:18-20, idolaters are described as having eyes but not seeing — the same spiritual blindness.

Isaiah 35:5 Contrast

In Isaiah 35:5, the promise that blind eyes will be opened contrasts with the present blindness here.

Isaiah 44:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 44:9, idol makers are blind and do not know — a specific instance of the general blindness.

In Deuteronomy 29:2-4, Moses tells Israel they lack heart to perceive — identical spiritual dullness despite having seen God's works.

In Jeremiah 5:21, the same phrase 'eyes have they but see not' is used of foolish people.

In Ezekiel 12:2, Ezekiel is told the rebellious house has eyes to see but sees not — same description.

In 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Paul explains the gospel as light overcoming the blindness that Isaiah describes.

Matthew 11:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 11:5 lists Jesus healing the blind and deaf — directly fulfilling the imagery of Isaiah 43:8 where blind/deaf are called to witness God's power.

Luke 7:22 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 7:22 records Jesus' reply to John, listing healings of blind and deaf — the very conditions Isaiah 43:8 highlights as being overcome by God's action.

Acts 26:18 Allusion

Acts 26:18 describes opening spiritual eyes — turning from darkness to light, directly paralleling Isaiah 43:8's call for the blind to see God's salvation.