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Isaiah 50:5

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 50:5

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The Lord hath opened mine ear. Some understand this of the boring of the ear for perpetual service (; ); but it is perhaps better to regard it as intended to mark a contrast between the true Servant and the professed servants, or children of Israel.

They "did not hear; their ear was not opened; they were treacherous and rebellious from the womb" (). His ear was opened to receive God's word perpetually; he was not rebellious, did not turn away back.

Even when most tried, his final word was, "Not my will, but thine, be done" ().

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