Isaiah 8:11

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,

For the Lord spake thus to me with a strong hand - or else, when He grasped me with His hand (Horsley). Maurer, as the English version, 'with the impetus of his hand' - i:e., with the felt impulse of His inspiration in my mind (; ; , "the hand of the Lord was strong upon me," ; ). 'In the strong power of prophecy' (Chaldaic; ).

And instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people - in their distrust of Yahweh, and the panic which led them and Ahaz to seek Assyrian aid.