# Isaiah 07 đ: The Sign of Immanuel
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đ Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đ Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#đ¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#đ§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#âď¸ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#đ Key Principles / đ Life Application]]
> [[#đŹ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#âď¸ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đ Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#đ Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đ Internal Notes]]
## đ Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### Ahaz Receives a Sign
[[#Verse 01.]] During the reign of Ahaz son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, King Rezin of Syria and King Pekah son of Remaliah of Israel marched up to Jerusalem to do battle, but they were unable to prevail against it.
[[#Verse 02.]] It was reported to the family of David, âSyria has allied with Ephraim.â They and their people were emotionally shaken, just as the trees of the forest shake before the wind.Â
[[#Verse 03.]] So the Lord told Isaiah, âGo out with your son Shear Jashub and meet Ahaz at the end of the conduit of the upper pool that is located on the road to the field where they wash and dry cloth.Â
[[#Verse 04.]] Tell him, âMake sure you stay calm! Donât be afraid. Donât be intimidated by these two stubs of smoking logs, or by the raging anger of Rezin, Syria, and the son of Remaliah.
[[#Verse 05.]]Â Syria has plotted with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah to bring about your demise.Â
[[#Verse 06.]] They say, âLetâs attack Judah, terrorize it, and conquer it. Then weâll set up the son of Tabeel as its king.âÂ
[[#Verse 07.]] For this reason the Sovereign Lord says: ââIt will not take place;
it will not happen.
[[#Verse 08.]]Â For Syriaâs leader is Damascus,
and the leader of Damascus is Rezin.
Within sixty-five years Ephraim will no longer exist as a nation.
[[#Verse 09.]]Â Ephraimâs leader is Samaria,
and Samariaâs leader is the son of Remaliah.
If your faith does not remain firm,
then you will not remain secure.ââ
[[#Verse 10.]] The Lord again spoke to Ahaz:Â
[[#Verse 11.]] âAsk for a confirming sign from the Lord your God. You can even ask for something miraculous.âÂ
[[#Verse 12.]] But Ahaz responded, âI donât want to ask; I donât want to put the Lord to a test.âÂ
[[#Verse 13.]] So Isaiah replied, âPay 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?Â
[[#Verse 14.]] 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.Â
[[#Verse 15.]] He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right.Â
[[#Verse 16.]] 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.Â
[[#Verse 17.]] The Lord will bring on you, your people, and your fatherâs family a time unlike any since Ephraim departed from Judahâthe king of Assyria!â
[[#Verse 18.]] At that time the Lord will whistle for flies from the distant streams of Egypt and for bees from the land of Assyria.
[[#Verse 19.]] All of them will come and make their home in the ravines between the cliffs and in the crevices of the cliffs, in all the thorn bushes, and in all the watering holes.Â
[[#Verse 20.]] At that time the Lord will use a razor hired from the banks of the Euphrates River, the king of Assyria, to shave the hair off the head and private parts; it will also shave off the beard.Â
[[#Verse 21.]] At that time a man will keep alive a young cow from the herd and a couple of goats.
[[#Verse 22.]] From the abundance of milk they produce, he will have sour milk for his meals. Indeed, everyone left in the heart of the land will eat sour milk and honey.Â
[[#Verse 23.]] At that time every place where there had been 1,000 vines worth 1,000 silver shekels will be overrun with thorns and briers.Â
[[#Verse 24.]] With bow and arrow people will hunt there, for the whole land will be covered with thorns and briers.Â
[[#Verse 25.]] They will stay away from all the hills that were cultivated for fear of the thorns and briers. Cattle will graze there, and sheep will trample on them.
## đ Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## đ¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. The crisis is the Syro-Ephraimite war (about 735-732 BC), when Aram (Syria) and Israel attacked Judah (2 Kings 16:5).
2. Rezin was king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah was king of Israel (7:1).
3. Isaiah's son Shear-jashub (7:3) means a remnant will return, a living message of judgment and hope.
4. Isaiah met Ahaz at the conduit of the upper pool (7:3), the same place the Assyrian official later stood to mock Hezekiah (36:2).
5. Verse 9 has a Hebrew wordplay on the root *aman*: if you do not believe, you will not be established.
6. Immanuel means God with us (7:14; Matthew 1:23).
7. The Hebrew word *almah* (7:14) means a young woman of marriageable age. The Greek Septuagint, translated before Jesus, rendered it *parthenos*, virgin.
8. Instead of trusting God, Ahaz sent silver and gold to the Assyrian king for help (2 Kings 16:7-8).
9. Curds and honey (7:15, 22) were simple foods of a land returned to pasture after invasion.
10. The razor hired from beyond the Euphrates (7:20) is Assyria, the very power Ahaz paid to rescue him.
## đ§ Chapter Summary
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## âď¸ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is Immanuel, God with us (7:14). Matthew says the virgin birth of Jesus fulfilled this sign (Matthew 1:22-23). In Him God is not far off but present with His people.
## đ Key Principles / đ Life Application
> [!note] đą Still growing. This section is on its way.
## đŹ Discussion Questions
1. God told Ahaz, if you do not stand firm in faith, you will not stand at all (7:9). What does it look like to stand firm in faith when you are afraid?
2. Ahaz refused God's offer of a sign with pious-sounding words (7:12). How can people hide unbelief behind spiritual language?
3. The sign of Immanuel means God is with us (7:14). How does that truth change the way you face threats?
## âď¸ Key Verses to Remember
- đ verse 4: Be careful and calm; do not fear.
- đ verse 9: If your faith does not stand firm, you will not stand.
- đ verse 14: The Lord Himself will give a sign: a child named Immanuel.
## đ Related Passages/Cross Reference
- đ [[Matthew 01#Verse 20.|Matthew 1:20-23]] - The virgin will conceive: Immanuel.
- đ [[2 Kings 16#Verse 05.|2 Kings 16:5-9]] - Ahaz turns to Assyria for help.
- đ [[Luke 01#Verse 30.|Luke 1:30-35]] - Jesus' birth announced to Mary.
- đ [[2 Chronicles 20#Verse 20.|2 Chronicles 20:20]] - Trust in the Lord and you will be established.
- đ [[John 01#Verse 14.|John 1:14]] - The Word became flesh and lived among us.
## đ Devotional Reflection
đ SOAP: [[Isaiah 07 - SOAP|You Have A Part To Play]]
## đ Internal Notes