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Piety as a Disguise for Unbelief
Commentators unanimously agree that King Ahaz's refusal to ask for a sign was not genuine reverence. He used a pious-sounding excuse, "I will not tempt the Lord," to mask his deep-seated unbelief and his secret plan to rely on an alliance with Assyria instead of God. This serves as a powerful warning that disobedience can often be disguised with the language of religious respect.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 7:12
18th Century
Theologian
I will not ask - In this case Ahaz assumed the appearance of piety, or respect for the command of God. In Deuteronomy 6:16, it is written, <…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 7:12
19th Century
Bishop
I will not ask ... — The king speaks as if with the very accents of faith. He will not put Jehovah to any such test. Not, perhaps,…
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 …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 7:12
16th Century
Theologian
And Ahaz said. By a plausible excuse he refuses the sign which the Lord offered to him. That excuse is that he is unwilling to tempt t…
John Gill
On Isaiah 7:12
17th Century
Pastor
But Ahaz said, I will not ask That is, a sign or miracle to be wrought; being unwilling to take the advice to be still an…
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…