Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
He will eat butter and honey until he learns to reject what is wrong and choose what is right.
This verse describes a child growing up eating good food until he develops the wisdom to know right from wrong.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah, the nation faced threats from invading armies of Syria and Israel, prompting God to send the prophet Isaiah with a message of assurance. Isaiah prophesied about a child who would be born as a sign of God's deliverance, and by the time this child could distinguish between good and evil, the immediate enemies would be defeated. This verse is part of a larger prophecy that also foreshadowed the Messiah, emphasizing God's faithfulness in times of crisis.
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