Mark 8:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?”
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What Does Mark 8:18 Mean?
The wording reaches back to the prophets: Jeremiah and Ezekiel both describe a people who have eyes but do not see and ears but do not hear. Jesus applies that old indictment to his own disciples in the boat, then adds the question that drives the whole scene: do ye not remember?
Spiritual blindness is rarely a problem of evidence; it is a problem of memory and trust. The disciples have seen everything and retained too little. Remembering what God has done is the discipline that keeps the eyes of faith open, which is why Scripture commands remembrance so often. Most doubt grows not from too few wonders but from wonders forgotten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mark 8:18
What does Mark 8:18 mean?
Jesus asks whether their eyes, ears, and memory have all failed them.