The Blind and Deaf Servant (Isa. 42:18-44:8)

Isaiah 41-48 consist of seven messages for Judah / Israel.

Last time we heard the first message – where Israel was set forth as the Servant of the LORD. In 42:6-7 God promises that he will give Israel, his Servant, as a covenant for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon.

And in 42:16 God promises that he will lead the blind in new paths,
and turn the darkness into light.

But now in 42:18-20 we hear that the Servant is blind and deaf...