But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
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Interpretation
Secret disaffection to God is often disguised with the colour of respect to him; and those who are resolved that they will not trust God, yet pretend they will not tempt him. The prophet reproved Ahaz and his court, for the little value they had for Divine revelation.
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This thought runs through Isaiah 7:10-14.