Make, &c.. Declare or foretell that the heart of this People will be fat. Isaiah could do no more.. common Hebrew idiom. This prophecy is of the deepest import in Israel's history. Written down seven times (Matthew 13:14.Mark 4:12.Luke 8:10; John 12:40; Acts 28:26; Acts 28:27; Romans 11:8). Solemnly quoted in three great dispensational crises: (1) By Christ (Matthew 13:14), as coming from Jehovah on the day. council was held "to destroy Him". (2) By Christ, as coming from Messiah in His glory (John 12:40; John 12:41) after counsel taken to "put Him to death" (John 11:53, and Compare Isa 12:37). (3) By Paul, as coming from the Holy Ghost when, after. whole day's conference, they "believed not" (Acts 28:25-27).
convert. turn or return