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Isaiah 7:12
Isaiah 7:12 is verse 12 of Isaiah chapter 7, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.”
King James Version
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
World English Bible
But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask. I won’t tempt Yahweh.”
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Isaiah 7:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible
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.”
12 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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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
2 Kings 16:15Then 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.”
2 Chronicles 28:22In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD.
Ezekiel 33:31So 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.
Deuteronomy 6:16Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah.
Malachi 3:15So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’”
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.”
1 Corinthians 10:9We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes.