Isaiah 50:5 net — The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.

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"The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back."

— Isaiah 50:5, NET Bible

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Isaiah 50 — Context

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Why does no one challenge me when I come? Why does no one respond when I call? Is my hand too weak to deliver you? Do I lack the power to rescue you? Look, with a mere shout I can dry up the sea; I can turn streams into a desert, so the fish rot away and die from lack of water.

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I can clothe the sky in darkness; I can cover it with sackcloth.”

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The Servant Perseveres The Sovereign LORD has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.

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The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.

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I offered my back to those who attacked, my jaws to those who tore out my beard; I did not hide my face from insults and spitting.

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But the Sovereign LORD helps me, so I am not humiliated. For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; I know I will not be put to shame.

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The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me!

Isaiah 50:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 50:5 say?
Isaiah 50:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.”
Where is Isaiah 50:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 50:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 50, verse 5.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 50:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 50:5 in?
Isaiah 50:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 50:5?
Isaiah 50:5 reads (NET): “The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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