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Isaiah 7:12

Ahaz
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10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying,

11 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.”

But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.”

13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well?

14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.”
KJV
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
WEB
But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask. I won’t tempt the LORD.”
ASV
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt Jehovah.
DARBY
And Ahaz said, I will not ask, and will not tempt Jehovah.
BLB
And Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not test YHWH.”
ÅB
Men Ahas svarte: Jeg vil ikke kreve noe og ikke friste Herren.
OTB
Men Akas svarte: "Jeg vil ikke be om et tegn. Jeg vil ikke sette Herren på prøve."
B1930
Men Akas svarte: Jeg vil ikke kreve noget og ikke friste Herren.

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Cross references

  • 2 Kings 16:15

    Then King Ahaz commanded Uriah the priest, “Offer on the great altar the morning burnt offering, the evening grain offering, and the king’s burnt offering and grain offering, as well as the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings of all the people of the land. Sprinkle on the altar all the blood of the burnt offerings and sacrifices. But I will use the bronze altar to seek guidance.”

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  • Acts 5:9

    “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”

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  • Ezekiel 33:31

    So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.

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  • Malachi 3:15

    So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’”

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  • Deuteronomy 6:16

    Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah.

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  • 2 Chronicles 28:22

    In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD.

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  • 1 Corinthians 10:9

    We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes.

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