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.
And because of all the milk the cows will produce, he will eat butter and cream. Everyone who remains in the land will eat butter and honey.
This verse promises that those who survive will have plenty of rich food - butter and honey - showing God's provision even after difficult times.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying to King Ahaz of Judah during the 8th century BC, amid threats from the kings of Israel and Syria who were plotting an alliance against him. In this context, the verse describes a future time of judgment and desolation, where the land's survivors would rely on simple provisions like abundant milk turning into butter and honey, symbolizing God's provision for a remnant amid potential invasion and hardship. This prophecy ultimately points to God's sovereignty and care for His people during political turmoil.
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