Isaiah 8:11

Translations

Modern

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:

Traditional

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,

Literal

For thus YHWH spoke to me, with a strong hand, and He admonished me from walking in the way of this people, saying:

Latin

Hæc enim ait Dominus ad me: Sicut in manu forti erudivit me, ne irem in via populi hujus, dicens:

Original

Hebrew

English

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:

Notes

Isaiah 8:11–15

This text reveals Isaiah's main message. The issue was fear of the Lord versus fear of people (see Isaiah 7:9; 8:6). When someone fears people, the Lord becomes a trap and destruction is certain (compare Proverbs 29:25; see “Fearing People” Theme Note). For those who fear the Lord, he becomes a sanctuary and their salvation is assured.

Isaiah 7:1–12:6

These prophecies occurred when Assyria rose to power. Syria and Israel formed an alliance against Judah (Isaiah 7:1–2; see 2 Kings 16:5). God used Assyria as a tool to punish Syria, Israel, and Judah (Isaiah 7–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Fearing People Salvation in Isaiah Trusting God in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

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Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
Jeremiah 20:9
If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.
Jeremiah 20:7
You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me.
Acts 4:20
For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Ezekiel 2:6–8
But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.

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