Isaiah 7

25 verses

TL;DR

Isaiah warns Judah of a Syro‑Ephraimite threat, offers a comforting sign—Immanuel—while foreshadowing Assyrian judgment.

Summary

In Isaiah 7, the prophet Isaiah addresses King Ahaz of Judah during a crisis: the combined armies of Syria (Damascus) and Israel (Samaria) threaten Jerusalem. Isaiah urges Ahaz not to fear, assuring him that God will protect the city. He then speaks of a forthcoming sign, a virgin who will conceive and bear a child named Immanuel, symbolizing God’s presence with His people. The chapter also contains a stern warning that Israel (Ephraim) will be broken in 60‑five years and that the Assyrian king will later bring judgment upon Judah. Despite the bleak prophecy, Isaiah’s message carries both warning and hope, emphasizing trust in God over political alliances.

Outline

1. Syro‑Ephraimite alliance threatens Jerusalem; Isaiah urges trust in God.
2. Prophet Isaiah announces the sign of Immanuel as comfort for Judah.
3. Prophetic judgment: Israel’s collapse and future Assyrian domination of Judah.

Themes

Trust in God over political alliancesProphetic sign as comfortJudgment and future restoration

Keywords

SyriaIsraelAhazIsaiahImmanuelAssyriasignpromisejudgmenttrust

People

AhazIsaiahRezinPekahTabeal

Places

JerusalemSyriaDamascusIsraelSamariaJudahAssyria

Things

Immanuelsignvirginchildbutter and honeyAssyria

Key Verses

Isaiah 7:1: Introduces the Syro‑Ephraimite threat to Jerusalem.
Isaiah 7:14: Prophecies the sign of Immanuel, symbolizing God’s presence.
Isaiah 7:17: Foresees Assyrian judgment over Judah.

Questions

What does the sign of Immanuel signify for faith in a modern context?
How does Isaiah’s warning against political alliances contrast with the call for spiritual allegiance?
In what ways does the chapter portray God’s faithfulness amid political turmoil?
How can the prophetic judgment be seen as both warning and hope?

Sentiment

neutral