Isaiah 50:5 kjv
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
Isaiah 50:5 nkjv
The Lord GOD has opened My ear; And I was not rebellious, Nor did I turn away.
Isaiah 50:5 niv
The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away.
Isaiah 50:5 esv
The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward.
Isaiah 50:5 nlt
The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me,
and I have listened.
I have not rebelled or turned away.
Isaiah 50 5 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 50:4 | The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue... | Is 50:4 (Foundation) |
| Psalm 40:6-8 | Burnt offering and sin offering you did not desire, but my ears you have opened. ... I delight to do your will, my God; your law was written on my heart. | Ps 40:6-8 (Echoes obedience) |
| John 13:14-15 | If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. | Jn 13:14-15 (Example of service) |
| Philippians 2:7-8 | but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. | Phil 2:7-8 (Christ's obedience) |
| Hebrews 10:5-7 | Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have not delighted. Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’” | Heb 10:5-7 (Fulfills Ps 40) |
| Matthew 26:39 | My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will. | Mt 26:39 (Christ's prayer) |
| Luke 22:42 | saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” | Lk 22:42 (Christ's prayer) |
| 1 Peter 2:23 | When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. | 1 Pet 2:23 (Emulates Christ) |
| Isaiah 53:7 | He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. | Is 53:7 (Prophecy fulfillment) |
| Isaiah 49:5 | And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him; and though Israel is not gathered, yet I shall be honored in the eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength. | Is 49:5 (Servant's calling) |
| Acts 4:23-24 | Being let go, they went to their own company and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them...” | Acts 4:23-24 (Communal prayer) |
| John 17:4 | I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. | Jn 17:4 (Christ's finished work) |
| Romans 10:14-17 | How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? ... So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. | Rom 10:14-17 (Hearing the word) |
| Jeremiah 1:7 | But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth,’ for to all to whom I send you you shall go, and whatever I command you you shall speak.” | Jer 1:7 (God's commission) |
| John 15:16 | You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide... | Jn 15:16 (Christ's appointment) |
| Galatians 5:22-23 | But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. | Gal 5:22-23 (Fruit of obedience) |
| Matthew 18:3-4 | and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. | Mt 18:3-4 (Humility like a child) |
| Isaiah 6:8 | Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” | Is 6:8 (Servant's response) |
Isaiah 50 verses
Isaiah 50 5 Meaning
The Lord God has opened my ear. The passage speaks of willing obedience and surrender to God's will. It conveys a profound sense of hearing and submission to divine instruction, accepting suffering and humiliation without resistance.
Isaiah 50 5 Context
This verse is part of the third Servant Song in Isaiah, depicting a faithful servant of the Lord who endures suffering for the sake of God's people. The preceding verse (Isaiah 50:4) highlights the servant's divinely imparted eloquence. This verse then moves to the servant's resolute commitment to obedience, even in the face of adversity, which is elaborated in the following verses detailing the servant's suffering. Historically, these songs are understood to prophetically foreshadow the suffering, death, and vindication of the Messiah. For the original audience, this offered hope and assurance of God's redemptive plan despite their current hardships.
Isaiah 50 5 Word Analysis
adownai (Adonai) - "Lord" or "master." A divine title used with profound reverence, emphasizing God's sovereignty.
yehwh (Yahweh) - The personal covenant name of God. Used here in conjunction with "Adonai" ("Adonai Yahweh"), signifying the supreme Lord Yahweh.
phth (pathach) - Implied by the conjugation, meaning "opened."
oznay (oznai) - "my ears." Referring to the organs of hearing.
phth yehwh (pathach Yahweh) - "Yahweh opened." God's action in enabling hearing and understanding.
az (az) - "then" or "morning by morning." Denotes a regular, habitual opening of the ear.
laqot (laqot) - "to hear" or "to learn." Not just passive listening, but active hearkening and understanding.
laqot drav (laqot dabar) - "to hear a word" or "to hear a message." Referring to divine instruction or command.
mi (mi) - "who." Indicates an inquiry or affirmation of having been taught.
ladv (adva) - "a learner" or "a disciple." One who receives instruction.
drov (davar) - "word," "message," "command." The content of what God communicates.
drov yehwh (davar Yahweh) - "the word of Yahweh." God's divine utterance.
laqet-m (laqet-am) - "to hear from Him" or "to listen to Him."
Grouping: "Adonai Yahweh az pathach ozni laqot laqet dvar" translates to "The Lord Yahweh opened my ears to hear." The repeated use of "laqot" emphasizes the process of attentive, obedient listening and learning, not just mere sound reception.
Isaiah 50 5 Bonus Section
The concept of God "opening the ear" is metaphorically tied to a consecrated ear, akin to the consecration of a slave's ear in ancient Israelite law (Deuteronomy 15:17). Such a slave would have their ear pierced as a sign of permanent dedication to their master's service. This imagery suggests a complete surrender of self to God's authority and will, a willing dedication to hearing and obeying Him exclusively. This self-surrender enables the servant to bear opposition and suffering without complaint.
Isaiah 50 5 Commentary
The servant's confession, "The Lord God has opened my ear," is the foundational response to divine instruction. It signifies a profound receptivity, a willing submission to God's will and commands. This isn't merely passive hearing but an active, habitual listening and learning. The servant, therefore, describes himself not as a reluctant recipient but as a dedicated disciple, ready to absorb and obey every word from God. This disposition is critical for understanding the subsequent endurance of suffering; it stems from an internalized obedience and a clear reception of God's directives. The opening of the ear by God is the prerequisite for carrying out God's purposes, even through immense hardship, as modeled by Jesus Christ.