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God's Gracious Offer
Commentators emphasize God's incredible grace and patience in this verse. Despite King Ahaz's lack of faith, God condescends to offer him a sign to prove His promise. Scholars like Calvin call this "astonishing forbearance," highlighting a God who is willing to meet people in their doubt and offer proof to strengthen weak faith.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 7:11
18th Century
Theologian
Ask you - Ask for “yourself;” ask a sign that shall be convincing to “yourself,” since you do not fully credit the words of the pro…
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 7:11
16th Century
Theologian
Either in the deep. I understand it simply to mean Either above or below. He allows him an unrestricted choice of a mira…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 7:11
17th Century
Pastor
Ask you a sign of the Lord your God For though Ahaz was a wicked man, yet the Lord was his God, as he was the God of the …
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…