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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.
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)