Isaiah 7:15 Meaning and Explanation

The child Immanuel will sustain himself with butter and honey—basic, nourishing food of pastoral life. This simple diet represents the abundance of creation and suggests that even in a land affected by war and judgment, provision remains. The focus on the child's food points to his growth and development from infancy to maturity.

'That he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good' describes a developmental process: the child grows and learns moral discernment. His path involves learning to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil. This suggests that the promised child's life unfolds in time, with increasing understanding and moral awareness. The emphasis on moral growth indicates that the fulfillment of God's promise involves both physical sustenance and spiritual development.