Isaiah 50:5
New International Version
The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away.

New Living Translation
The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me, and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away.

English Standard Version
The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward.

Berean Standard Bible
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.

King James Bible
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.

New King James Version
The Lord GOD has opened My ear; And I was not rebellious, Nor did I turn away.

New American Standard Bible
The Lord GOD has opened My ear, And I was not disobedient, Nor did I turn back.

NASB 1995
The Lord GOD has opened My ear; And I was not disobedient Nor did I turn back.

NASB 1977
The Lord GOD has opened My ear; And I was not disobedient, Nor did I turn back.

Legacy Standard Bible
Lord Yahweh has opened My ear; And I did not rebel Nor did I turn back.

Amplified Bible
The Lord GOD has opened My ear, And I have not been rebellious Nor have I turned back.

Christian Standard Bible
The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I did not turn back.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Lord GOD has opened My ear, and I was not rebellious; I did not turn back.

American Standard Version
The Lord Jehovah hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.

Contemporary English Version
he made me willing to listen and not rebel or run away.

English Revised Version
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Almighty LORD will open my ears. I will not rebel, nor will I turn away [from him].

Good News Translation
The LORD has given me understanding, and I have not rebelled or turned away from him.

International Standard Version
My Lord GOD has opened my ears, and I did not rebel; I did not shrink back.

Majority Standard Bible
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.

NET Bible
The sovereign LORD has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.

Webster's Bible Translation
The Lord GOD opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.

World English Bible
The Lord Yahweh has opened my ear. I was not rebellious. I have not turned back.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Lord YHWH opened My ear, "" And I did not rebel—I did not move backward.

Young's Literal Translation
The Lord Jehovah opened for me the ear, And I rebelled not -- backward I moved not.

Smith's Literal Translation
The Lord Jehovah opened to me the ear and I opposed not, and I drew not back.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord God hath opened my ear, and I do not resist: I have not gone back.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord God has opened my ear. And I do not contradict him. I have not turned back.

New American Bible
The Lord GOD opened my ear; I did not refuse, did not turn away.

New Revised Standard Version
The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD God has opened my ears, and I have not turned back to the evil way, neither have I been rebellious.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH God opened an ear for me and I did not turn my back, neither did I stand in contention
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, And I was not rebellious, Neither turned away backward.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the instruction of the Lord, even the Lord, opens mine ears, and I do not disobey, nor dispute.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Servant's Obedience
4The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. 5The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. 6I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.…

Cross References
Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Hebrews 5:8
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.

Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

John 14:31
But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here.

John 5:30
I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

John 6:38
For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.

Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require. / Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll: / I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

Hebrews 10:5-7
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. / Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”

Matthew 27:30
Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly.

Mark 14:36
“Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”

Luke 22:42
“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

John 8:29
He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”

Psalm 116:16
Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.

Romans 5:19
For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.


Treasury of Scripture

The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.

Isaiah 48:8
Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.

Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required…

Matthew 26:39
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

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Isaiah 50
1. Christ shows Israel's Sin is not to be imputed to him,
2. by his ability to save
5. By his obedience in that work
7. And by his confidence in that assistance
10. An exhortation to trust in God, and not in ourselves














The Lord GOD
This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and authority of God. In Hebrew, "Adonai Yahweh" is used, combining the title "Adonai" (Lord) with the personal name of God, "Yahweh." This dual title underscores God's supreme power and covenantal faithfulness. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of God as both a personal and transcendent being, deeply involved in the affairs of His people.

has opened My ears
The imagery of opened ears suggests a divine act of revelation and understanding. In Hebrew culture, having one's ears opened implies being receptive to God's voice and commands. This phrase indicates a willingness to listen and obey, contrasting with the spiritual deafness often criticized by the prophets. It suggests a readiness to receive divine instruction, akin to the servant who is attentive to the master's voice.

and I have not been rebellious
This phrase highlights obedience and submission to God's will. The Hebrew word for rebellious, "marah," conveys a sense of defiance or resistance. In the context of Isaiah, this obedience is significant, as it contrasts with the frequent disobedience of Israel. The speaker's commitment to not being rebellious reflects a model of faithfulness and trust in God's plan, serving as an example for believers to follow.

nor have I turned back
This phrase signifies perseverance and steadfastness. To "turn back" would imply retreat or abandonment of one's mission. In the Hebrew context, this steadfastness is crucial, especially in the face of adversity or temptation. The speaker's resolve to not turn back demonstrates a deep commitment to God's calling, encouraging believers to remain faithful even when faced with challenges or opposition.

(5, 6) The Lord God.--Jehovah Adonai, as before. The Servant continues his soliloquy. What has come to him in the morning communings with God is, as in the next verse, that he too is to bear reproach and shame, as other disciples had done before him. The writer of Psalm 22:7, the much-enduring Job (Job 30:10), the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:7), were but foreshadowings of the sufferings that should fall on him. And all this the true Servant-Scholar accepts willingly. because it is his Father's will. Here again we cannot fail to trace the influence of Isaiah's words in all our Lord's utterances as to His passion. (Comp. Matthew 16:21; Mark 10:34; Luke 18:32.) . . . Verse 5. - The Lord hath opened mine ear. Some understand this of the boring of the ear for perpetual service (Psalm 40:6; Exodus 21:6); but it is perhaps better to regard it as intended to mark a contrast between the true Servant and the professed servants, or children of Israel. They "did not hear; their ear was not opened; they were treacherous and rebellious from the womb" (Isaiah 48:8). His ear was opened to receive God's word perpetually; he was not rebellious, did not turn away back. Even when most tried, his final word was, "Not my will, but thine, be done" (Luke 22:42).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Lord
אֲדֹנָ֤י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD
יְהוִה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has opened
פָּתַֽח־ (pā·ṯaḥ-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve

My ears,
אֹ֔זֶן (’ō·zen)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

and I
וְאָנֹכִ֖י (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

have not been
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

rebellious,
מָרִ֑יתִי (mā·rî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 4784: To be contentious or rebellious

nor have I
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

turned
נְסוּגֹֽתִי׃ (nə·sū·ḡō·ṯî)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5472: To move away, backslide

back.
אָח֖וֹר (’ā·ḥō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 268: The hinder part, behind, backward, the West


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