Isaiah 7:15 net — He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right.

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"He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right."

— Isaiah 7:15, NET Bible

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Isaiah 7 — Context

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But Ahaz responded,“I don’t want to ask; I don’t want to put the LORD to a test.”

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So Isaiah replied,“Pay attention, family of David. Do you consider it too insignificant to try the patience of men? Is that why you are also trying the patience of my God?

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For this reason the Lord himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this young woman is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel.

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He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right.

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Here is why this will be so: Before the child knows how to reject evil and choose what is right, the land whose two kings you fear will be desolate.

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The LORD will bring on you, your people, and your father’s family a time unlike any since Ephraim departed from Judah– the king of Assyria!”

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At that time the LORD will whistle for flies from the distant streams of Egypt and for bees from the land of Assyria.

Isaiah 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 7:15 say?
Isaiah 7:15 in the NET Bible reads: “He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right.”
Where is Isaiah 7:15 in the Bible?
Isaiah 7:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 7, verse 15.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 7:15.
What translation should I read Isaiah 7:15 in?
Isaiah 7:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 7:15?
Isaiah 7:15 reads (NET): “He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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