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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 8:11
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 8:11
19th Century
Bishop
For the Lord spoke thus to me. —We enter a new section, separated, probably, by a short interval of time, but dealing wit…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 8:11
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 8:11
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand
In the strength of prophecy, as the Targum explains it; and so all …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 8:9–16
17th Century
Minister
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…