Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But Ahaz responded, "I don't want to ask; I don't want to put the Lord to a test."
New American Standard Bible
But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I test the Lord!”
King James Version
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
Holman Bible
But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask. I will not test the Lord.”
International Standard Version
But Ahaz replied, "I won't ask! I won't put the LORD to the test."
A Conservative Version
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, nor will I challenge LORD.
American Standard Version
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt Jehovah.
Amplified
But Ahaz said, “
Bible in Basic English
But Ahaz said, I will not put the Lord to the test by making such a request.
Darby Translation
And Ahaz said, I will not ask, and will not tempt Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
And Ahaz will say, I will not ask and I will not tempt Jehovah.
King James 2000
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I test the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, and I will not put Yahweh to the test."
Modern King James verseion
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, nor will I tempt Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But Ahaz answered, "I will not ask, neither will tempt the LORD."
New Heart English Bible
But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD."
The Emphasized Bible
But Ahaz said, - I will not ask Nor will I put Yahweh to the proof.
Webster
But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
World English Bible
But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, neither will I tempt Yahweh."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Ahaz saith, 'I do not ask nor try Jehovah.'
Themes
The tribe of Ephraim » The leading tribe of the kingdom of israel
Syria » Joined with israel against ahaz and besieged jerusalem
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 7:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Immanuel Prophecy
11 "Ask for a confirming sign from the Lord your God. You can even ask for something miraculous." 12 But Ahaz responded, "I don't want to ask; I don't want to put the Lord to a test." 13 So Isaiah replied, "Pay attention, family of David. Do you consider it too insignificant to try the patience of men? Is that why you are also trying the patience of my God?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:16
You must not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.
2 Kings 16:15
King Ahaz ordered Uriah the priest, "On the large altar offer the morning burnt sacrifice, the evening grain offering, the royal burnt sacrifices and grain offering, the burnt sacrifice for all the people of Israel, their grain offering, and their libations. Sprinkle all the blood of the burnt sacrifice and other sacrifices on it. The bronze altar will be for my personal use."
2 Chronicles 28:22
During his time of trouble King Ahaz was even more unfaithful to the Lord.
Ezekiel 33:31
They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.
Malachi 3:15
So now we consider the arrogant to be happy; indeed, those who practice evil are successful. In fact, those who challenge God escape!'"
Acts 5:9
Peter then told her, "Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!"
1 Corinthians 10:9
And let us not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by snakes.