Isaiah 6:9

Hear ye indeed. Hebrew "a hearing, hear ye". Figure of speech Polyptoton (App-6) for emphasis. See note on Genesis 26:28.

see ye indeed. Hebrew "a seeing see ye". Figure of speech Polyptoton, as above.

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⁹ And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understandd not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

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