What famous sign did Isaiah offer to Ahaz, which the king refused to ask for under the guise of not testing the Lord?
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Correct answer: A virgin shall conceive and bear a son
When Ahaz refused to ask for a sign, Isaiah gave the prophecy of 'Immanuel,' stating that a virgin would conceive and bear a son. This was intended to be a sign of God's presence and deliverance for Judah.
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