Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD says to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people: New Living Translation The LORD has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said, English Standard Version For the LORD spoke thus to me with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people, saying: Berean Standard Bible For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people: King James Bible For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, New King James Version For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying: New American Standard Bible For so the LORD spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, NASB 1995 For thus the LORD spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, NASB 1977 For thus the LORD spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, Legacy Standard Bible For thus Yahweh spoke to me with a strong hand and disciplined me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, Amplified Bible For in this way the LORD spoke to me with His strong hand [upon me] and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people [behaving as they do], saying, Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD said to me with great power, to keep me from going the way of this people: Holman Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD said to me with great power, to keep me from going the way of this people: American Standard Version For Jehovah spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, Contemporary English Version The LORD took hold of me with his powerful hand and said: I'm warning you! Don't act like these people. English Revised Version For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD said with his powerful hand on me. He warned me not to follow the ways of these people: Good News Translation With his great power the LORD warned me not to follow the road which the people were following. He said, International Standard Version For this is what the LORD spoke to me, as his forceful hand was resting on me, and as he was warning me not to live the way this people were living: Majority Standard Bible For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people: NET Bible Indeed this is what the LORD told me. He took hold of me firmly and warned me not to act like these people: New Heart English Bible For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, Webster's Bible Translation For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, World English Bible For Yahweh spoke this to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor thus has YHWH spoken to me with strength of hand, and instructs me against walking in the way of this people, saying, Young's Literal Translation For thus hath Jehovah spoken unto me with strength of hand, and instructeth me against walking in the way of this people, saying, Smith's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah to me with strength of the hand, and he will turn me away from going in the way of this people, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor thus saith the Lord to me: As he hath taught me, with a strong arm, that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version For the Lord said this to me, and he has instructed this to me with a strong hand, lest I go forth in the way of this people, saying: New American Bible For thus said the LORD—his hand strong upon me—warning me not to walk in the way of this people: New Revised Standard Version For the LORD spoke thus to me while his hand was strong upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people, saying: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the LORD spoke thus to me, as he held me and led me aside that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus LORD JEHOVAH said to me, as holding the hand, and he would take me aside that I would not walk in the way of this people, and he said OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, admonishing me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord, With a strong hand they revolt from the course of the way of this people, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Call to Fear God11For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people: 12“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.… Cross References Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Jeremiah 17:5-8 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. / But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. ... 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. 1 Peter 3:14-15 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” / But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 1 Corinthians 2:12 We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Treasury of Scripture For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, with a strong hand. Jeremiah 20:7,9 O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me… Ezekiel 3:14 So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. Acts 4:20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. instructed Psalm 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Proverbs 1:15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: Jeremiah 15:19 Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them. Jump to Previous Admonishing Controlling Follow Hand Instructed Instructeth Mighty Orders Power Strength Strong Walk Walking Warned Warning WayJump to Next Admonishing Controlling Follow Hand Instructed Instructeth Mighty Orders Power Strength Strong Walk Walking Warned Warning WayIsaiah 8 1. In Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, he prophesies Syria and Israel shall be subdued by Assyria5. Judah likewise for their infidelity 9. God's judgments shall be irresistible 11. Comfort shall be to those who fear God 19. Great afflictions to idolaters For this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand This phrase emphasizes the authority and urgency of God's message to Isaiah. The "strong hand" suggests a forceful and compelling communication, indicating the seriousness of the message. In biblical context, God's hand often symbolizes power and control (Exodus 3:20, Isaiah 41:10). This divine intervention underscores the importance of the prophet's role as a mouthpiece for God, ensuring that the message is delivered with clarity and authority. instructing me not to walk in the way of this people Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the recipient of God's message. He is tasked with delivering God's words to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who communicates directly with Isaiah, providing guidance and instruction. 3. The People of Judah The audience of Isaiah's prophecy, who are being warned against following the ways of the surrounding nations and their practices. 4. Assyrian Threat The geopolitical context of Isaiah's prophecy, where the Assyrian empire posed a significant threat to Judah, influencing the people's behavior and trust. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, central to the events and prophecies of Isaiah, representing the spiritual and political heart of the nation. Teaching Points Divine InstructionGod provides clear guidance to His people through His prophets. We must be attentive to His word and seek His direction in our lives. Counter-Cultural Faith Believers are often called to stand apart from societal norms that contradict God's commands. We must be prepared to live differently from the world around us. Trust in God Over Man In times of uncertainty or threat, our trust should be firmly placed in God rather than in human solutions or alliances. The Power of God's Hand The phrase "with a strong hand" indicates the authority and power of God's message. We should recognize the weight and seriousness of His instructions. Avoiding Compromise The temptation to conform to the world is strong, but we are called to remain steadfast in our faith and convictions.(11) For the Lord spake thus to me.--We enter on a new section, separated, probably, by a short interval of time, but dealing with the same subject. In the "strong hand" we have an anthropomorphic phrase, implying a specially high degree of the intensity of inspiration (1Kings 18:46; 2Kings 3:15; Ezekiel 1:3; Ezekiel 3:14; Ezekiel 3:22; Ezekiel 8:1; Ezekiel 37:1). Something had occurred which brought the prophet into a state like that of St. Paul in Acts 17:16; Acts 18:5. Indignation and zeal were roused to their highest point, and were able to resist all human pressure from without. The result was a lesson which was to be specially impressed on the disciples who gathered round the prophet. . . . Verses 11-16. - THE GROUNDS OF ISAIAH'S CONFIDENCE. Having declared his absolute confidence, not only that the attack of Pekah and Rezin will fail (vers. 1-4), but that Assyria also (ver. 8), nay, that all the nations of the earth (ver. 9) will fail, and bring destruction upon themselves, if they "devise devices" against God's true people, the prophet explains the ground of his confidence by relating a special "instruction" which he had received from God some time previously, he had been bidden to separate himself from the mass of his countrymen in thought and feeling, and to cling only to Jehovah, who would "be for a Sanctuary" (ver. 14) to his own, but "for a Stone of stumbling and a Rock of offence" to all others. Verse 11. - For the Lord. Mr. Cheyne regards this passage as "a short oracle, complete in itself," and entirely unconnected with what has preceded. But the initial ki, "for," is in that case inexplicable. Spake thus to me with a strong hand; literally, with strength of hand - i.e. laying a strong grasp upon him; and, as it were, constraining him to attend (comp. Ezekiel 1:3; Ezekiel 3:14, 22, etc.). That I should not walk in the way of this people. Isaiah was bidden not to "follow a multitude to evil" (Exodus 23:2). It was not merely idolatry against which he was warned, but the whole spirit and tone of the society of his day. He was not to entertain their suspicions, or to hope their hopes, or to fear their fears. He was to take a line of his own, to fear God and him only; then God would be "for a Sanctuary" to him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֨ה (ḵōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel spoke אָמַ֧ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to with a strong כְּחֶזְקַ֣ת (kə·ḥez·qaṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2393: Prevailing power hand, הַיָּ֑ד (hay·yāḏ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand instructing me וְיִסְּרֵ֕נִי (wə·yis·sə·rê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3256: To discipline, chasten, admonish not to walk מִלֶּ֛כֶת (mil·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in the way בְּדֶ֥רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of this הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that people: הָֽעָם־ (hā·‘ām-) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Isaiah 8:11 NIVIsaiah 8:11 NLT Isaiah 8:11 ESV Isaiah 8:11 NASB Isaiah 8:11 KJV Isaiah 8:11 BibleApps.com Isaiah 8:11 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 8:11 Chinese Bible Isaiah 8:11 French Bible Isaiah 8:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 8:11 For Yahweh spoke thus to me (Isa Isi Is) |
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