Isaiah 42:20

20 You see
The consonantal text (Kethib) has a perfect, 2nd person masculine singular; the marginal reading (Qere) has an infinitive absolute, which functions here as a finite verb.
many things, but don’t comprehend;
Heb “but you do not guard [i.e., retain in your memory]”; NIV “but have paid no attention.”

their ears are open, but do not hear.”
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