Isaiah 50:5 - Exposition

The Lord hath opened mine ear . Some understand this of the boring of the ear for perpetual service ( Psalms 40:6 ; Exodus 21:6 ); 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" ( Isaiah 48:8 ). 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" ( Luke 22:42 ).