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Berean Standard Bible

“But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.””

Isaiah 7:12

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Study note

King Ahaz of Judah is terrified because two neighboring kings have allied against him. God sends Isaiah to tell him to stand firm and invites him to ask for a sign, as deep as Sheol or as high as heaven.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.”

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y respondió Achâz: No pediré, y no tentaré á Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero el rey se negó y dijo: ―¡Jamás importunaré al Señor con nada semejante!

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