Isa 43:8 | JFB | STEP | 8. Solemn challenge given by God to the nations to argue with Him the question of His superiority to their idols, and His power to deliver Israel ( ). blind people-- the Gentiles, who also, like Israel ( ), are blind (spiritually), though having eyes; that is, natural faculties, whereby they might know God ( , ) [Lowth]. Or else, the Jews [Vitringa].

‏ Isaiah 43:8

8. Solemn challenge given by God to the nations to argue with Him the question of His superiority to their idols, and His power to deliver Israel (Is 41:1).

blind people--the Gentiles, who also, like Israel (Is 42:19), are blind (spiritually), though having eyes; that is, natural faculties, whereby they might know God (Ro 1:20, 21) [Lowth]. Or else, the Jews [Vitringa].