Isaiah 7:12

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Isaiah 7:12 - Amplified Bible

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

Isaiah 7:12 - American Standard Version

But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt Jehovah.

Isaiah 7:12 - Bible in Basic English

But Ahaz said, I will not put the Lord to the test by making such a request.

Isaiah 7:12 - Darby Bible

And Ahaz said, I will not ask, and will not tempt Jehovah.

Isaiah 7:12 - English Standard Version

But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test."

Isaiah 7:12 - King James Version

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

Isaiah 7:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero Acaz respondiò: No pediré, ni tentaré al SEÑOR.

Isaiah 7:12 - The Message

But Ahaz said, "I’d never do that. I’d never make demands like that on God!"

Isaiah 7:12 - New American Standard Bible

But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, nor will I test the LORD!"

Isaiah 7:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero Acaz respondiò: "No pediré, ni tentaré al SEÑOR."

Isaiah 7:12 - World English Bible

But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt Yahweh.

Isaiah 7:12 - Young's Living Translation

And Ahaz saith, `I do not ask nor try Jehovah.`

Isaiah 7:12 - Additional Comments

Ahaz had been rebelling against God. Why did he suddenly become so pious? He was merely pretending, to in reality avoid what God had to say and wanted him to do. What excuses to people make to avoid God? What excuses do you make?
Ask: why does Ahaz tell God he does not need a sign (and therefore seem so noble)?
Let me ask you - what if you actually believed in God, but did not want to obey, did not want to align your life as He wished? What would you do? Wouldn't you push away any sign of God, any realization of His presence? It is so much easier to ignore God when you don't see Him active in your life or around you.
Have you, maybe unknowingly, kept God at a distance, so you would not have to deal with what He wants from you? God has revealed His truth to you - listen to Him.

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