And in them is fulfilled - rather, “is fulfilling,” or “is receiving its fulfillment.”
the prophecy of Esaias, which saith - (Isa 6:9, Isa 6:10 - here quoted according to the Septuagint).
By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand, etc. - They were thus judicially sealed up under the darkness and obduracy which they deliberately preferred to the light and healing which Jesus brought nigh to them.