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Berean Standard Bible

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

Isaiah 7:11

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King Ahaz of Judah is threatened by an alliance of two neighboring kings, and Isaiah brings him a message of reassurance. The Lord then invites Ahaz to ask for a sign.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

“Ask a sign of Yahweh your God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.”

King James Version (KJV)

Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Ask thee a sign of Jehovah thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Make a request to the Lord your God for a sign, a sign in the deep places of the underworld, or in the high heavens.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pide para ti señal de Jehová tu Dios, demandándola en lo profundo, ó arriba en lo alto.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Acaz, pídeme una señal para demostrarte que en realidad aplastaré a tus enemigos como lo tengo dicho. Pide lo que quieras que haga en cualquier lugar del globo terraqueo.

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