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Isaiah 7:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 7:12

Verse 12 of 25

Scripture focus

But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.

Isaiah 7:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 7:12

Theological / Devotional

I will not ask. Ahaz refused to be persuaded. He did not want to believe, and he wanted nothing that might help him believe. He had fixed his policy, he was determined to carry it out, and he feared anything that might influence him to change it. The help he sought was that of Assyria, not of God.

Tempt the Lord. That is, put the Lord to the test by demanding a sign. Ahaz herewith revealed his stubbornness and rebellion against God. God offered to help and guide him, but he chose to rely on Assyria for help instead. Ahaz was determined to have nothing to do with God, and was making that fact altogether clear.

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