Isaiah 50:6

"The Lord GOD has opened my ear. I was not rebellious. I have not turned back."

Key Reflection

Isaiah 50:6 speaks of a deep devotion and submission to God's will, reflecting a profound sense of divine calling and obedience. The verse portrays the prophet as someone who willingly opened his ear to receive God’s revelation, remaining steadfast in his commitment despite any potential hardships or opposition. This openness and unwavering resolve underscore the theme of divine trust and faithful service, highlighting how the servant of the Lord remains committed even when faced with challenges or misunderstandings from others.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I gave my back to the smiters -I submitted willingly to be scourged, or whipped. This is one of the parts of this chapter which can be applied to no other one but the Messiah. There is not the slightest evidence, whatever may be supposed to have been the probability, that Isaiah was subjected to any such trial as this, or that he was scourged in a public manner. Yet it was literally fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 27:26; compareLuke 18:33).

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