Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember? New Living Translation ‘You have eyes—can’t you see? You have ears—can’t you hear?’ Don’t you remember anything at all? English Standard Version Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? Berean Standard Bible ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember? Berean Literal Bible Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?' And do you not remember? King James Bible Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? New King James Version Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember? New American Standard Bible HAVING EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND HAVING EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR? And do you not remember, NASB 1995 “HAVING EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND HAVING EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR? And do you not remember, NASB 1977 “HAVING EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND HAVING EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR? And do you not remember, Legacy Standard Bible HAVING EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND HAVING EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR? And do you not remember, Amplified Bible THOUGH YOU HAVE EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND THOUGH YOU HAVE EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR and LISTEN [to what I have said]? And do you not remember, Christian Standard Bible Do you have eyes and not see; do you have ears and not hear? And do you not remember? Holman Christian Standard Bible Do you have eyes, and not see, and do you have ears, and not hear? And do you not remember? American Standard Version Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? Contemporary English Version Are your eyes blind and your ears deaf? Don't you remember English Revised Version Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? GOD'S WORD® Translation Are you blind and deaf? Don't you remember? Good News Translation You have eyes--can't you see? You have ears--can't you hear? Don't you remember International Standard Version Do you have eyes, but fail to see? Do you have ears, but fail to hear? Don't you remember? Majority Standard Bible ?Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?? And do you not remember? NET Bible Though you have eyes, don't you see? And though you have ears, can't you hear? Don't you remember? New Heart English Bible Having eyes, do you not see? Having ears, do you not hear? Do you not remember? Webster's Bible Translation Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? Weymouth New Testament You have eyes! can you not see? You have ears! can you not hear? and have you no memory? World English Bible Having eyes, don’t you see? Having ears, don’t you hear? Don’t you remember? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHaving eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember? Berean Literal Bible Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?' And do you not remember? Young's Literal Translation Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye not remember? Smith's Literal Translation Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and remember ye not? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHaving eyes, see you not? and having ears, hear you not? neither do you remember. Catholic Public Domain Version Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? Do you not remember, New American Bible Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear? And do you not remember, New Revised Standard Version Do you have eyes, and fail to see? Do you have ears, and fail to hear? And do you not remember? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou have eyes, and yet do you not see? You have ears, and yet do you not hear? And do you not remember? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “You have eyes and do not see and you have ears and you do not hear, neither do you remember.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHaving eyes, do you not see? and having ears, do you not hear? and do you not remember? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye not remember? Mace New Testament have you eyes, and yet don't see? have you ears, and yet not hear? have you lost your memory too? Weymouth New Testament You have eyes! can you not see? You have ears! can you not hear? and have you no memory? Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Leaven to Beware…17Aware 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? 18‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember? 19When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered.… Cross References Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / 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.’ 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.” Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. 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 15:14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” John 12:40 “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.” 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.” Deuteronomy 29:4 Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Psalm 115:5-6 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; Psalm 135:16-17 They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. 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.’ 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. Hebrews 5:11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing. Revelation 3:17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. Isaiah 42:18-20 Listen, you deaf ones; look, you blind ones, that you may see! / Who is blind but My servant, or deaf like the messenger I am sending? Who is blind like My covenant partner, or blind like the servant of the LORD? / Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.” Treasury of Scripture Having eyes, see you not? and having ears, hear you not? and do you not remember? see. Mark 4:12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. Deuteronomy 29:4 Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. Psalm 69:23 Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake. do. 2 Peter 1:12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. Jump to Previous Ears Eyes Fail Hear Hearing Memory RememberJump to Next Ears Eyes Fail Hear Hearing Memory RememberMark 8 1. Jesus feeds the people miraculously;10. refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees; 14. admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod; 22. gives a blind man his sight; 27. acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again; 34. and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel. Having eyes, do you not see? This phrase highlights spiritual blindness, a recurring theme in the Bible. In the context of Mark 8, Jesus addresses His disciples' inability to perceive spiritual truths despite witnessing His miracles. This echoes Isaiah 6:9-10, where God speaks of people who see but do not understand. The disciples had seen Jesus feed thousands and perform healings, yet they struggled to grasp His divine nature and mission. This blindness is not physical but spiritual, emphasizing the need for divine revelation to truly understand God's work. And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember? Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples, challenging their understanding and perception. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' rebuke, they are struggling to comprehend the spiritual truths Jesus is teaching. 3. The Region of Dalmanutha The location where this conversation takes place, following the feeding of the four thousand and the Pharisees' demand for a sign. Teaching Points Spiritual PerceptionJesus emphasizes the importance of spiritual awareness. It's not enough to witness miracles or hear teachings; one must understand and internalize them. Remembering God's Works The disciples are reminded to recall God's past provisions and miracles. Remembering God's faithfulness strengthens faith and understanding. Heart Condition Spiritual blindness and deafness often stem from a hardened heart. We must examine our hearts and seek God’s help to remain open and receptive. Active Faith Faith requires action. Seeing and hearing spiritually involves responding to God's word and works with obedience and trust. Continuous Learning Discipleship is a journey of continuous learning and growth. We must remain teachable and open to the Holy Spirit's guidance. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ‘Havingἔχοντες (echontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. eyes, Ὀφθαλμοὺς (Ophthalmous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3788: The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. do you not see? βλέπετε (blepete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. having ἔχοντες (echontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. ears, ὦτα (ōta) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear. do you not hear?’ ἀκούετε (akouete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. do you not remember? μνημονεύετε (mnēmoneuete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3421: From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, i.e. Recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse. Links Mark 8:18 NIVMark 8:18 NLT Mark 8:18 ESV Mark 8:18 NASB Mark 8:18 KJV Mark 8:18 BibleApps.com Mark 8:18 Biblia Paralela Mark 8:18 Chinese Bible Mark 8:18 French Bible Mark 8:18 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 8:18 Having eyes don't you see? Having ears (Mar Mk Mr) |