Isaiah 7:11

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

Isaiah 7:11 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 7:11

Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God
For though Ahaz was a wicked man, yet the Lord was his God, as he was the God of the people of Israel in general, as a nation; and knowing his unbelief and diffidence of his word unto him, offers to confirm it by a sign or miracle: ask it either in the depth, or in the height above,
in earth, or in heaven: so the Targum,

``ask that a miracle may be done for thee upon earth, or that a sign may be shown thee in heaven;''

either that the earth might gape and open its mouth, as in the days of Moses; or that the sun might stand still, as in the times of Joshua; or that a dead man might be raised out of the depth of the earth; or that there might be some strange appearances in the heavens.

Isaiah 7:11 In-Context

9 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe , surely ye shall not be established .

10 Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying ,

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

12 But Ahaz said , I will not ask , neither will I tempt the LORD.

13 And he said , Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?