Isaiah 7:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 7:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 7:12 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 7:12 — KJV
“But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.”
— Isaiah 7:12 (KJV)
Isaiah 7:12 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 7:12
“And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 7:12: neither, lord
“And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day? look...: Heb. are your faces evil?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 7:12: ask, lord
“My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 7:12: ask, lord
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 7:12: ask, lord
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 7:12: neither, lord
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