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
50:10 Who among you fears the Lord?
Who obeys 3 his servant?
Whoever walks in deep darkness, 4
without light,
should trust in the name of the Lord
and rely on his God.
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 “[who] listens to the voice of his servant?” The interrogative is understood by ellipsis (note the preceding line).
4 tn The plural indicates degree. Darkness may refer to exile and/or moral evil.