Have you ever read something in the Bible and suddenly it just “clicked”? Or heard a message that felt like it was meant just for you? That’s more than coincidence—that’s spiritual vision and hearing at work.
When Scripture talks about having “eyes to see and ears to hear,” it’s pointing to something deeper than physical senses. It’s about truly understanding God’s truth and being open to His voice in our lives.
This phrase appears throughout the Bible as a call to be spiritually awake. God invites us to see beyond the surface, to hear His heart, and to respond with faith.
In this blog post, we’ll explore 35 Bible verses related to this theme, helping you tune in to what God is saying and doing in your life.
1. Matthew 13:16
But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.
Explanation:
Jesus praises those who are spiritually aware, able to understand divine truths others miss.
2. Proverbs 20:12
Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both.
Explanation:
God gives both physical and spiritual ability to perceive truth—it’s a divine gift.
3. Deuteronomy 29:4
But to this day the Lord has not given you a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears that hear.
Explanation:
Spiritual understanding doesn’t come automatically—it’s something God opens in us.
4. Ezekiel 12:2
They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear…
Explanation:
God calls out those who ignore His word even though they have the means to understand it.
5. Isaiah 6:10
Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes…
Explanation:
A warning about what happens when people repeatedly reject God’s truth.
6. Mark 8:18
Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear?
Explanation:
Jesus challenges His disciples to open their spiritual understanding.
7. Revelation 3:22
Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Explanation:
A repeated message to be attentive to God’s voice and instruction.
8. Romans 11:8
God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ears that could not hear…
Explanation:
A reminder that rejection of God can lead to spiritual blindness and deafness.
9. Matthew 13:13
Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
Explanation:
Jesus explains why He uses parables—many people are unwilling to grasp deeper truths.
10. Isaiah 32:3
Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen.
Explanation:
This is a promise that God will one day open the hearts of His people to His truth.
11. Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Explanation:
A prayer for insight into God’s Word and its beauty.
12. 2 Kings 6:17
Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire…
Explanation:
God can reveal the spiritual world when we ask Him to open our eyes.
13. Luke 24:31
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him…
Explanation:
After the resurrection, Jesus opened His followers’ eyes to recognize who He truly was.
14. John 9:39
For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.
Explanation:
Jesus flips expectations—spiritual blindness isn’t about eyesight but heart condition.
15. Psalm 146:8
The Lord gives sight to the blind…
Explanation:
God restores vision, both physically and spiritually.
16. Isaiah 35:5
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Explanation:
A prophecy of God’s healing and spiritual renewal.
17. Revelation 2:7
Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says…
Explanation:
The Spirit speaks, but we must be listening with willing hearts.
18. Isaiah 42:20
You have seen many things, but you pay no attention; your ears are open, but you do not listen.
Explanation:
A warning against ignoring God even when His truth is plainly revealed.
19. Zechariah 7:11
They refused to pay attention; stubbornly they turned their backs and covered their ears.
Explanation:
Hard-heartedness can lead to intentional spiritual deafness.
20. Matthew 11:15
Whoever has ears, let them hear.
Explanation:
A simple but powerful call to truly listen to Jesus.
21. Isaiah 50:5
The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious…
Explanation:
Hearing God is a choice, and obedience follows true listening.
22. Acts 28:27
They hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes…
Explanation:
Paul quotes Isaiah to describe people who resist God’s message.
23. Mark 4:9
Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
Explanation:
Another reminder that spiritual hearing requires attention and humility.
24. Jeremiah 5:21
Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.
Explanation:
Jeremiah calls out Israel’s stubbornness and spiritual blindness.
25. Psalm 115:6
They have ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell.
Explanation:
Describing idols—lifeless and unresponsive compared to the living God.
26. Daniel 10:9
Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep…
Explanation:
Daniel’s vision shows the power of truly hearing from God.
27. Luke 8:10
The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you…
Explanation:
Jesus reveals that insight is a gift, not merely knowledge.
28. Hebrews 5:11
We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear… because you no longer try to understand.
Explanation:
Spiritual understanding fades when we stop seeking truth.
29. Acts 16:14
The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
Explanation:
God prepares the heart to hear and accept His truth.
30. Proverbs 2:2
Turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—
Explanation:
Listening to God requires effort and desire to understand.
31. Isaiah 29:18
In that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll…
Explanation:
A prophecy of a time when spiritual understanding will be widespread.
32. Job 33:14-16
For God does speak—now one way, now another— though no one perceives it.
Explanation:
God speaks constantly, but we must tune our hearts to hear Him.
33. Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth…
Explanation:
God not only helps us hear but also speak His truth at the right time.
34. Luke 10:23-24
Blessed are the eyes that see what you see…
Explanation:
Jesus tells His disciples they’re privileged to witness what others only dreamed of.
35. Matthew 16:17
For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.
Explanation:
True understanding of who Jesus is comes by divine revelation, not human effort.
Final Thoughts: Open Your Eyes and Ears to God
These 35 verses show that having “eyes to see and ears to hear” is about more than our physical senses—it’s about tuning our hearts to God’s voice and truth.
Spiritual sight and hearing allow us to recognize His presence, understand His Word, and follow His will more faithfully. This is a gift God gives to those who are open, humble, and willing to listen.
How about you?
Have you experienced moments when God opened your eyes or ears to something you’d missed before? Do you have a favorite verse that reminds you to stay spiritually aware?
Share your story or favorite Scriptures in the comments—we’d love to hear how God is speaking in your life.