Isaiah 35:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Then the eyes, &c. When Messiah came, these miracles (not miracles qua miracles) were the evidence that He had indeed come to save His People (Matthew 11:1-6), but they rejected Him. Hence, this with other similar prophecies are in abeyance. John had based his own claims on Isaiah 40:3, while the Lord based His claims on Isaiah 35:5-6.

Isaiah 35:5

5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.