Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” New Living Translation But the king refused. “No,” he said, “I will not test the LORD like that.” English Standard Version But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” Berean Standard Bible But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” King James Bible But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD. New King James Version But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I test the LORD!” New American Standard Bible But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I put the LORD to the test!” NASB 1995 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I test the LORD!” NASB 1977 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I test the LORD!” Legacy Standard Bible But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not test Yahweh!” Amplified Bible But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I test the LORD!” Christian Standard Bible But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask. I will not test the LORD.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask. I will not test the LORD.” American Standard Version But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt Jehovah. Contemporary English Version "No, LORD," Ahaz answered. "I won't test you!" English Revised Version But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Ahaz answered, "I won't ask; I wouldn't think of testing the LORD." Good News Translation Ahaz answered, "I will not ask for a sign. I refuse to put the LORD to the test." International Standard Version But Ahaz replied, "I won't ask! I won't put the LORD to the test." Majority Standard Bible But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” NET Bible But Ahaz responded, "I don't want to ask; I don't want to put the LORD to a test." New Heart English Bible But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Ahaz says, “I do not ask nor try YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation And Ahaz saith, 'I do not ask nor try Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation And Ahaz will say, I will not ask and I will not tempt Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Achaz said: I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And Ahaz said, “I will not ask, for I will not tempt the Lord.” New American Bible But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!” New Revised Standard Version But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD my God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akhaz said, “I shall not ask and I shall not test LORD JEHOVAH my God” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Ahaz said: 'I will not ask, neither will I try the LORD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Achaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sign of Immanuel…11“Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” 12But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” 13Then 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?… Cross References Matthew 12:39 Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Luke 11:29 As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. Matthew 16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away. John 4:48 Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” 1 Corinthians 1:22 Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom, Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Exodus 17:2 So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?” Numbers 14:11 And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them? Deuteronomy 6:16 Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah. Psalm 78:18 They willfully tested God by demanding the food they craved. Psalm 95:9 where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work. Psalm 106:14 They craved intensely in the wilderness and tested God in the desert. 2 Kings 16:7 So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” 2 Chronicles 28:16 At that time King Ahaz sent for help from the king of Assyria. 2 Chronicles 28:22 In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. Treasury of Scripture But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD. I will not ask 2 Kings 16:15 And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, Upon the great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening meat offering, and the king's burnt sacrifice, and his meat offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings; and sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the sacrifice: and the brasen altar shall be for me to inquire by. 2 Chronicles 28:22 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. neither Ezekiel 33:31 And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. tempt Deuteronomy 6:16 Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah. Malachi 3:15 And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered. Acts 5:9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. Jump to Previous Ahaz Making Request Tempt Test TryJump to Next Ahaz Making Request Tempt Test TryIsaiah 7 1. Ahaz, being troubled with fear of Rezin and Pekah, is comforted by Isaiah10. Ahaz, having liberty to choose a sign, and refusing it, has for a sign, Christ promised 17. His judgment is prophesied to come by Assyria But Ahaz replied The phrase introduces King Ahaz, a ruler of Judah during a tumultuous period. Historically, Ahaz is known for his lack of faith and reliance on foreign alliances rather than God. His response here is pivotal, reflecting his character and spiritual state. The Hebrew root for "replied" (עָנָה, 'anah) often implies a response to a call or challenge, indicating that Ahaz is directly addressing a divine offer through the prophet Isaiah. I will not ask I will not test the LORD Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Ahazאָחָ֑ז (’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 271: Ahaz -- 'he has grasped', two Israelites replied, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I will not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no ask; אֶשְׁאַ֥ל (’eš·’al) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand I will not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no test אֲנַסֶּ֖ה (’ă·nas·seh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5254: To test, to attempt the LORD.” יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Isaiah 7:12 NIVIsaiah 7:12 NLT Isaiah 7:12 ESV Isaiah 7:12 NASB Isaiah 7:12 KJV Isaiah 7:12 BibleApps.com Isaiah 7:12 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 7:12 Chinese Bible Isaiah 7:12 French Bible Isaiah 7:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 7:12 But Ahaz said I will not ask (Isa Isi Is) |