Isaiah 7:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The few animals remaining will produce enough milk and honey to sustain the small population that survives.
The Context of Isaiah 7:22
The remnant will sustain themselves with simple pastoral provision.
What Does Isaiah 7:22 Mean?
The verse offers a small grace note within the judgment: those small herds will produce abundant milk, and from this milk, butter will be made. Combined with wild honey, this simple diet will sustain the survivors. The language echoes verse 15, where the promised child Immanuel ate butter and honey. Now butter and honey become the food of the remnant—a modest but real provision in the midst of devastation.
This detail prevents total despair. Though invasion will bring ruin, God will preserve enough life and provision to sustain a people. The abundance of milk and the presence of honey suggest that while civilization is stripped away, creation's basic bounty remains. This is a promise embedded in judgment: survivors will not perish from hunger, though they will live in reduced circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 7:22
What does Isaiah 7:22 mean?
The few animals remaining will produce enough milk and honey to sustain the small population that survives.
What is the context of Isaiah 7:22?
The remnant will sustain themselves with simple pastoral provision.