Matthew 13:15 meaning and explanation

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.’

Matthew 13:15, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus is answering the disciples' question about why he teaches the crowds in parables. He quotes Isaiah 6:9-10, where the prophet was told that Israel would hear and see without responding.

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