Jesus continues to tell a large crowd of people different parables that describe what the kingdom of God is like. He continues to repeat the words of Isaiah that began in [Matthew 13:13](./13.md).

## this people's heart has become dull  ##

"these people can no longer learn" (see UDB).

## their ears are heavy of hearing ##

"they no longer desire to listen" (see UDB).

## their eyes they have closed ##

"they have closed their eyes" or "they refuse to see"

## Lest they should perhaps perceive with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their heart, And should turn again  ##

"So that they will not be able to see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their heart, And as a result turn again."

## turn again ##

"turn back" or "repent"

## And I should heal them ##

"And have me heal them." Alternate translation: "And have me receive them again." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])