Isaiah 7:14-16 NKJV,NLT

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 7:16

The land that thou abhorrest - The land concerning which thou art so much “alarmed or distressed;” that is, the united land of Syria and Ephraim. It is mentioned here as ‘the land,’ or as one land, because they were united then in a firm alliance, so as to constitute, in fact, or for the purposes of invasion and conquest, one people or nation. The phrase, ‘which thou abhorrest,’ means properly, which thou loathest, the primary idea of the word - קוץ qûts - being to feel a nausea, or to vomit.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 7:13-14

Isaiah 7:13-14. And he said, Hear now, O house of David The prophet no longer addresses himself to Ahaz singly, who would not regard his words, but to the whole royal family, all of whom he reproves, as being the king’s counsellors, and promoting the design of sending for the Assyrian succours. Is it a small thing for you Is it not wickedness enough; to weary men? To vex God’s prophets and people with your oppressions and horrid impieties? But will ye weary my God also? By your... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 7:15

Isaiah 7:15. Butter and honey shall he eat The common food of children in that country, where these articles were in great abundance, and of the best sort. The principal meaning of the verse seems to be, that this child, called Immanuel, should be brought up in the usual manner, “the same republic still continuing, and the cultivated fields, unoccupied by the enemy, abundantly supplying all necessary food; and that thus he should grow up to maturity.” The words, however, also signify, that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 7:16

Isaiah 7:16. For before the child, &c. “The learned Vitringa,” says Dr. Dodd, “seems to have proved beyond any doubt, that the child spoken of in this verse can be no other than he who is spoken of in the preceding verses. The connecting particle for, and the repetition of the words, refusing the evil and choosing the good, evidently demonstrate,” he thinks, “that the IMMANUEL is here meant, and that, in order to enter into the immediate design of the prophet, we are to consider... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 7:1-25

7:1-12:6 JUDAH IN THE REIGN OF AHAZChapters 7-12 belong to the reign of Ahaz, when Pekah the king of Israel and Rezin the king of Syria (Aram) joined forces to attack Ahaz, with the aim of forcing Judah into their anti-Assyrian alliance. Before reading these chapters, readers should be familiar with the historical background given in the introduction under the heading ‘Israel and Syria attack Judah’.Isaiah’s message for Ahaz (7:1-25)When the Judean king Ahaz hears of the approach of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 7:14

the LORD*. One of the 134 passages where Jehovah, in the primitive text, was altered by the Sopherim to "Adonai". See App-32 . a virgin. Hebrew the virgin: i.e. some definite well-known damsel, whose identity was then unmistakable, though unknown to us. See Matthew 1:21-23 , Luke 1:31 . See App-101 . virgin = damsel. Hebrew. ha-'almah . It occurs seven times (Genesis 24:43 .Exodus 2:8 . Psalms 68:25 .Proverbs 21:19 . Song of Solomon 1:3 ; Song of Solomon 6:8 , and Isaiah 7:14 ). The Hebrew... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 7:15

Butter = Curds. See Genesis 18:8 , Deuteronomy 32:14 , &c. that he may know = up to the time of his knowing: i.e. the prophecy shall come to pass while still a babe. See Isaiah 7:16 . choose. See note on Isaiah 1:29 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 7:16

For before. This was the sign to Ahaz and all present. Compare the further sign, Isaiah 8:4 , and see App-101 . child = sucking child. the land = the soil. abhorrest: or vexest. shall be forsaken. So it came to pass two years later. Compare 2 Kings 15:30 ; 2 Kings 16:9 . See note on Isaiah 1:4 . of = because of. Connect this with "abhorrest", not with "forsaken". both her kings: i.e. Pekah and Rezin (Isaiah 7:1 ). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 7:14

Isaiah 7:14. Therefore the Lord himself, &c.— Therefore, &c. Behold a virgin conceives and bears a son, and she shall call, &c. Vitringa. There can be no doubt with Christians concerning the application of this text, when they refer to Mat 1:22-23 where we shall have occasion to speak more largely concerning it. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 7:15

Isaiah 7:15. Butter and honey shall he eat, &c.— Cream and honey shall he eat, till, &c. The meaning of this verse is, that this child, called Immanuel, should be educated in the common method; the cultivated fields, unoccupied by the enemy, abundantly supplying all necessary food; and that thus he should grow up to maturity. The prophet is thought in these words to refer to the human nature of Jesus Christ. Butter and honey, or milk and honey, were a very common food of infants among... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 7:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 7:13-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 7:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 7:16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 7:1-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 7:14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 7:15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 7:16

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 7:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 7:15

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