Isaiah 7:16 asv — For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall…

American Standard Version

"For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken. "

— Isaiah 7:16, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 7 — Context

13

And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to weary men, that ye will weary my God also?

14

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

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Butter and honey shall he eat, when he knoweth to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

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For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken.

17

Jehovah will bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father’s house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah—even the king of Assyria.

18

And it shall come to pass in that day, that Jehovah will hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.

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And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, and in the clefts of the rocks, and upon all thorn-hedges, and upon all pastures.

Isaiah 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 7:16 say?
Isaiah 7:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken. ”
Where is Isaiah 7:16 in the Bible?
Isaiah 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read Isaiah 7:16 in?
Isaiah 7:16 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 7:16?
Isaiah 7:16 reads (ASV): “For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken. ” 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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