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 spoke to me The phrase begins with a declaration of divine communication. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "YHWH," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This underscores the authority and seriousness of the message. The phrase "spoke to me" indicates a personal and direct revelation to Isaiah, highlighting the prophet's role as a mouthpiece for God. In a historical context, prophets were often seen as intermediaries between God and His people, tasked with delivering messages that were crucial for guidance and correction. with a strong hand instructing me not to walk in the way of this people 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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