Matthew 13:14. In them, lit., ‘to them,' in the sense, ‘in their care'

It fulfilled. A stronger word than that commonly used; a complete fulfilment, which may or may not have been preceded by a partial one.

Isaiah (Isaiah 6:9-10). Quoted in John 12:40; Acts 28:26-27; comp. Romans 11:8; referred to by Mark and Luke, but not formally quoted.

By hearing, etc. The sense of the original prophecy is given, but not its form. In Isaiah is a command; here a strong prediction, indicating that judgment is a result of what is done by man as well as what is done to man.

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Old Testament