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For Yahweh spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying,
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God's 'Strong Hand' of Guidance
Commentators explain that the phrase "with a strong hand" signifies a powerful and intense divine impulse on the prophet. It wasn't a subtle hint, but a compelling, almost irresistible sense of God's will, giving Isaiah the strength and conviction to deliver his message. This shows that God's guidance can be forceful and clear, especially when we need to stand firm.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the Lord spoke thus – He spoke what immediately follows in the next verse. He warned him not to unite in the alliance with foreign kingd…
19th Century
Anglican
For the Lord spoke thus to me. —We enter a new section, separated, probably, by a short interval of time, but dealing wit…
16th Century
Protestant
For thus Jehovah spoke to me. Here the Prophet contends against another kind of temptation, that is, against the unbelief of the people; a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand In the strength of prophecy, as the Targum explains it; and so all …
The prophet challenges the enemies of the Jews. Their efforts would be vain, and they themselves would be broken to pieces. It concerns us, in time…
13th Century
Catholic
For before the child knows… Here the interpretation of the sign is explained, and it is already clear according to the literal i…
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