Isaiah 50:5
Isaiah 50:5 in Multiple Translations
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.
¶ The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
The Lord Jehovah hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.
And I have not put myself against him, or let my heart be turned back from him.
The Lord God has instructed me, and I haven't been rebellious and I haven't turned away.
The Lord God hath opened mine eare and I was not rebellious, neither turned I backe.
The Lord Jehovah opened for me the ear, And I rebelled not — backward I moved not.
The Lord GOD has opened my ear. I was not rebellious. I have not turned back.
The LORD GOD opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
The Lord God hath opened my ear, and I do not resist: I have not gone back.
Yahweh our God has spoken to me [IDM], and I have not rejected what he told me; I have accepted [LIT] it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 50:5
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Isaiah 50:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲדֹנָ֤/י
יְהוִה֙
פָּתַֽח
לִ֣/י
אֹ֔זֶן
וְ/אָנֹכִ֖י
לֹ֣א
מָרִ֑יתִי
אָח֖וֹר
לֹ֥א
נְסוּגֹֽתִי
אֲדֹנָ֤/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִה֙
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
פָּתַֽח
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ֣/י
Prep | Suff
אֹ֔זֶן
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fs
וְ/אָנֹכִ֖י
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Conj | Pron
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
מָרִ֑יתִי
mârâh
H4784
to rebel
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אָח֖וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
back
N-ms
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
נְסוּגֹֽתִי
çûwg
H5472
to turn
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 50:5
אֲדֹנָ֤/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִה֙
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
פָּתַֽח
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
לִ֣/י
""
Prep | Suff
אֹ֔זֶן
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
וְ/אָנֹכִ֖י
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Conj | Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
מָרִ֑יתִי
mârâh
H4784
"to rebel"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To rebel means to resist or disobey authority, often in a stubborn or defiant way. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's disobedience towards God or their parents.
Definition: 1) to be contentious, be rebellious, be refractory, be disobedient towards, be rebellious against 1a) (Qal) to be disobedient, be rebellious 1a1) towards father 1a2) towards God 1b) (Hiphil) to show rebelliousness, show disobedience, disobey
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bitter, change, be disobedient, disobey, grievously, provocation, provoke(-ing), (be) rebel (against, -lious). See also: Numbers 20:10; Psalms 78:17; Psalms 5:11.
אָח֖וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
"back"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the back or rear side of something. It can also refer to a location or direction, like the West. In Genesis, it describes the back of the Tabernacle.
Definition: 1) the back side, the rear 1a) backwards 1b) hereafter (of time) 1c) behind
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter, (be-) hind(-er part), time to come, without. See also: Genesis 49:17; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 9:4.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
נְסוּגֹֽתִי
çûwg
H5472
"to turn"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word çûwg means to turn back or go back, and can also imply apostasy or backsliding. In the KJV translation, it is often used to describe someone who turns away from God or their faith, as seen in various biblical passages.
Definition: 1) to move, go, turn back, move away, backslide 1a) (Qal) to backslide, prove recreant to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself away, turn back 1b2) to be turned or driven back, be repulsed Also means: sug (שׂוּג "to turn back" H7734)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: backslider, drive, go back, turn (away, back). See also: Psalms 35:4; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 40:15.
Study Notes — Isaiah 50:5
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- Isaiah 50:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 50:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 50:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 50:5
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 50:5
- Sermons on Isaiah 50:5
Context — The Servant’s Obedience
3I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering.”
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. 7Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Hebrews 5:8 | Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. |
| 3 | Isaiah 35:5 | Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. |
| 4 | Philippians 2:8 | And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross. |
| 5 | John 8:29 | He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.” |
| 6 | John 15:10 | If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. |
| 7 | Isaiah 48:8 | You have never heard; you have never understood; for a long time your ears have not been open. For I knew how deceitful you are; you have been called a rebel from birth. |
| 8 | 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.” |
| 9 | Psalms 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.” |
| 10 | Hebrews 10:5–9 | 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.’” In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law). Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second. |
Isaiah 50:5 Summary
This verse means that the speaker has been given the ability to hear and understand God's will, and they have chosen to obey and follow Him, even when it's hard. This is similar to what we see in Jeremiah 29:12-13, where God promises to listen to our prayers when we call to Him. The speaker's obedience and commitment to following God's will are an example to us, and we can learn from their willingness to listen and follow God's voice, just like Jesus did in John 5:30. By surrendering our own will and listening to God's voice, we can also experience the joy and peace that comes from following Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord GOD to have opened the speaker's ears?
This phrase suggests that the speaker has been given the ability to hear and understand God's will, much like the prophet Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:9-10, where he is called to listen to God's voice.
How does this verse relate to the idea of discipleship mentioned in Isaiah 50:4?
The speaker's opened ears enable them to listen and learn from God, much like a disciple, and this is closely tied to the idea of discipleship mentioned in the previous verse, where the speaker is given the tongue of discipleship to sustain the weary.
What is the significance of the speaker not being rebellious or turning back?
This indicates the speaker's obedience and commitment to following God's will, even in the face of adversity, much like the apostle Paul's determination to follow God's call in Acts 20:22-24.
How does this verse reflect the character of Jesus Christ?
The speaker's willingness to listen and obey God's voice reflects the character of Jesus, who said in John 5:30 that He only does what He sees the Father doing, demonstrating a similar commitment to obedience and following God's will.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a listening ear to God's voice in my own life, just like the speaker in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience and not turning back in my own walk with God, even when faced with challenges or difficulties?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be rebellious or resistant to God's will, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
- How can I use my own experiences and lessons learned to sustain the weary and speak a word of encouragement to those around me, just like the speaker in Isaiah 50:4?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 50:5
The Lord God hath opened mine ear,.... To hear most freely, and receive most fully, what is said by him, and to observe and do it: the allusion seems to be to the servant that had his ears bored,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 50:5
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
Hath opened mine ear; hath revealed unto me; or rather, hath given me a power and will to hear and receive his commands, as this phrase is used, , and elsewhere. I was not rebellious; I readily did and suffered what he required of me. Neither turned away back: the same thing repeated in other words. I did not turn away mine ear from hearing any of God’ s commands, nor my feet from gong where God sent me, how difficult or dangerous soever my employment was. He seems to allude to the former prophets, who had, divers of them, shrunk back, and for a time refused such work as God called them to, as Moses, ,13, , and others.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
Isaiah 50:5 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.Ver. 5. The Lord God hath opened mine ear.] Removing all lets, and making the bore bigger, as it were, thereby speaking home to my heart, and making me morigerous and obedient, against all affronts and misusages. For here our Saviour setteth forth his active obedience, as in the next verse his passive.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
(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 Psa 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.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 50:5
Verse 5. Neither turned away back - "Neither did I withdraw myself backward"] Eleven MSS. and the oldest edition prefix the conjunction ו vau; and so also the Septuagint and Syriac.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 50:5
5. hath opened mine ear] The phrase used of the imparting of a prophetic communication in 1 Samuel 9:15 (cf. Psalms 40:6, different verbs). and I was not rebellious &c.] a circumstantial clause (“I being not rebellious” &c.). Comp. Jonah 1:3 and Jeremiah 20:9. The character and history of Jeremiah seem to have contributed many traits to the portrait of the “Servant of Jehovah.”
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 50:5
The Lord God hath opened mine ear - This is another expression denoting that he was attentive to the import of the divine commission (see Psalms 40:6).
Sermons on Isaiah 50:5
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The Cross in God's Heart by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the weariness and heartache that is prevalent in the world today. He emphasizes that God sent His Son to speak a word of comfort and encourage |
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God's People Will Never Be Ashamed by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God during times of fear and calamity. It highlights the need to commit to God's promises, believe in His ability to work mirac |
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The Inside Story by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story from his childhood on a farm. He recalls a moment when his grandfather's horse suddenly stopped, prompting his grandfather to re |
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Our Lord as a Believing Man by Alexander Whyte | Alexander Whyte preaches about the unparalleled faith of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His deep study and belief in the Messianic Scriptures, His life of unceasing prayer, and His ulti |
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The Problem of Our Own Hearts by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the critical importance of guarding our hearts, as Proverbs 4:23 reminds us that the issues of life spring from within. He warns that despite our efforts |
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The Eternal Spirit Sanctification by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher describes a scene where a man receives news of his wife's sudden death. The man is devastated and runs to a dark street, finding himself in front of a |
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Finish the Race With Prayer by Carter Conlon | The sermon is titled "Finish the Race with Prayer" and is part of a series called "Finishing the Race." The speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer in our journey as Christians |