29:18 At that time 1 the deaf will be able to hear words read from a scroll,
and the eyes of the blind will be able to see through deep darkness. 2
29:24 Those who stray morally will gain understanding; 3
those who complain will acquire insight. 4
1 tn Or “In that day” (KJV).
2 tn Heb “and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see.”
sn Perhaps this depicts the spiritual transformation of the once spiritually insensitive nation (see vv. 10-12, cf. also 6:9-10).
3 tn Heb “and the ones who stray in spirit will know understanding.”
4 tn Heb “will learn instruction”; cf. NASB, NIV, NRSV, NLT “will accept instruction.”