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God's Condescending Grace
Commentators explain that God speaks "again" to Ahaz out of profound grace. John Calvin notes that God, knowing the king's unbelief, condescends to his weakness by offering a tangible sign in addition to His verbal promise. This demonstrates God's patience and His willingness to provide extra assurance to help bolster weak faith.
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Isaiah
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Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 7:9–12
19th Century
Preacher
If you will not believe, surely you shall not be established.
Moreover the LORD spoke again to Ahaz, saying, Ask you a sign of …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 7:10
16th Century
Theologian
And Jehovah added to speak to Ahaz. As the Lord knew that King Ahaz was so wicked that he would not believe the promise, he commanded Isai…
John Gill
On Isaiah 7:10
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover the Lord spoke again unto Ahaz
By the prophet Isaiah: saying ;
as follows:
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 7:10–16
17th Century
Minister
Secret disaffection toward God is often disguised with the pretense of respect for him; and those who are resolved that they will not trust God, ye…