Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 8:11

11 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,

With a vehement and more than ordinary Inspiration, strongly imprinting it in my Mind.

Of the generality of the People of Iudah; whose eminent Danger and Calamity he foretels, v. 8. but withal gives them full assurance that God would deliver them out of it, v. 9, 10. Which he doth to aggravate the present Sin of Ahaz and his People, in forsaking God, and seeking to the King of Assyria for help, as they did 2 Kings 16. 6, 7, 8.

Marginal references: Heb. in strength of hand.