Bible verse

Isaiah 7:11

“Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.”

Isaiah 7:11 · BSB

Isaiah 7:11 in context

The verses around it, from Isaiah 7.

7 But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen.

8 For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people.

9 The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’”

10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying,

11 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.”

12 But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.”

13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well?

14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

15 By the time He knows enough to reject evil and choose good, He will be eating curds and honey.

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Isaiah 7:11 in other translations

KJV

Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.

ASV

Ask thee a sign of Jehovah thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.

ERV

Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.

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