Devine Scripture

Isaiah 7:15

Isaiah chapter 7 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.14Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

v.15This passage

v.16For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 51:5

    Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me.

  • Amos 5:15

    Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish justice in the gate: it may be that Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

  • Isaiah 7:22

    and it shall come to pass, that because of the abundance of milk which they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the midst of the land.

  • Matthew 3:4

    Now John himself had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.

  • Luke 1:35

    And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.

  • Romans 12:9

    Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.