Translations
Modern
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.
Traditional
The Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
Literal
The Lord YHWH has opened for me the ear, and I have not been rebellious; and I have not turned back.
Latin
Dominus Deus aperuit mihi aurem, ego autem non contradico: retrorsum non abii.
Original
Hebrew
English
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.
Notes
This is the third of four servant songs (see study note on Isaiah 42:1–4). The loyal and suffering servant represents an ideal Israel. This image came true in Jesus Christ.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Church Isaiah, Book of Messiah New Creation, New Creature Servant
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Jesus, the Christ: Rejected