Isaiah
King James Version (KJV)
Isaiah 50:5
“The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.”
King James Version (KJV)
Isaiah 50:5 Context
2Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst. 3I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. 4The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. 5The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. 6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. 7For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. 8He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.
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Other Translations
¶ The Lord God hath opened mine eare, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The Lord GOD has opened My ear; And I was not disobedient Nor did I turn back.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The Lord Jehovah hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And I have not put myself against him, or let my heart be turned back from him.
- Basic English Bible
The Lord Jehovah hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not away back.
- Darby Bible
The Lord GOD opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
- Webster's Bible
The Lord Yahweh has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.
- World English Bible
The Lord Jehovah opened for me the ear, And I rebelled not -- backward I moved not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The Lord GOD has opened My ear; And I was not disobedient Nor did I turn back.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The Lord Jehovah hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And I have not put myself against him, or let my heart be turned back from him.
- Basic English Bible
The Lord Jehovah hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not away back.
- Darby Bible
The Lord GOD opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
- Webster's Bible
The Lord Yahweh has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.
- World English Bible
The Lord Jehovah opened for me the ear, And I rebelled not -- backward I moved not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 50:5
50:3 I clothe - When it is necessary to save my people, I cover them with thick and dark clouds black as sackcloth, #Rev 6:12|.
50:4 Given me - This and the following passages may be in some sort understood of the prophet Isaiah, but they are far more evidently and eminently verified in Christ, and indeed seem to be meant directly of him. The tongue - All ability of speaking plainly, and convincingly, and persuasively. Weary - Burdened with the sense of his, deplorable condition. Wakeneth - Me, from time to time, and continually. To hear - He by his Divine power assists me to the practice of all his commands and my duties, with all attention and diligence.
50:6 I gave - I patiently yielded up myself to those who smote me.