Isaiah 7:10

Authorized King James Version

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Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,

Original Language Analysis

וַיּ֣וֹסֶף again H3254
וַיּ֣וֹסֶף again
Strong's: H3254
Word #: 1 of 6
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
יְהוָ֔ה Moreover the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֔ה Moreover the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 6
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
דַּבֵּ֥ר spake H1696
דַּבֵּ֥ר spake
Strong's: H1696
Word #: 3 of 6
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 4 of 6
near, with or among; often in general, to
אָחָ֖ז unto Ahaz H271
אָחָ֖ז unto Ahaz
Strong's: H271
Word #: 5 of 6
achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite
לֵאמֹֽר׃ saying H559
לֵאמֹֽר׃ saying
Strong's: H559
Word #: 6 of 6
to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis & Commentary

The LORD's renewed initiative—'spoke again unto Ahaz'—demonstrates divine patience despite Ahaz's faltering faith. God graciously offers Ahaz opportunity to request a confirming sign, showing that He accommodates human weakness. This divine condescension reflects God's desire that His people walk by faith supported by evidence (John 20:29-31). The offer anticipates Gideon's fleece (Judges 6:36-40) and demonstrates that seeking confirmation isn't necessarily unbelief when done with submissive spirit.

Historical Context

Ahaz's crisis demanded decision—trust God or seek Assyria's help. God's offer of a sign provided tangible evidence to strengthen faith for right choice.

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