KJV ORIGINAL
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Lord God has opened my ears to hear Him, and I have not been rebellious or turned away from Him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that God has given him understanding and the ability to listen, and he has chosen to obey rather than rebel or run away.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the third 'Servant Song' in Isaiah, written during Israel's exile in Babylon (6th century BC). The prophet Isaiah is speaking as God's faithful servant who listens obediently to God's voice. Many scholars see this as describing both Isaiah's own role and prophetically pointing to the future Messiah who would perfectly obey God.
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