Isaïe - Caput 7

Isaïe 7.1 et factum est in diebus Ahaz filii Ioatham filii Oziae regis Iuda ascendit Rasin rex Syriae et Phacee filius Romeliae rex Israhel in Hierusalem ad proeliandum contra eam et non potuerunt debellare eam Isaïe 7.2 et nuntiaverunt domui David dicentes requievit Syria super Ephraim et commotum est cor eius et cor populi eius sicut moventur ligna silvarum a facie venti Isaïe 7.3 et dixit Dominus ad Isaiam egredere in occursum Ahaz tu et qui derelictus est Iasub filius tuus ad extremum aquaeductus piscinae superioris in via agri Fullonis Isaïe 7.4 et dices ad eum vide ut sileas noli timere et cor tuum ne formidet a duobus caudis titionum fumigantium istorum in ira furoris Rasin et Syriae et filii Romeliae Isaïe 7.5 eo quod consilium inierit contra te Syria malum Ephraim et filius Romeliae dicentes Isaïe 7.6 ascendamus ad Iudam et suscitemus eum et avellamus eum ad nos et ponamus regem in medio eius filium Tabeel Isaïe 7.7 haec dicit Dominus Deus non stabit et non erit istud Isaïe 7.8 sed caput Syriae Damascus et caput Damasci Rasin et adhuc sexaginta et quinque anni et desinet Ephraim esse populus Isaïe 7.9 et caput Ephraim Samaria et caput Samariae filius Romeliae si non credideritis non permanebitis Isaïe 7.10 et adiecit Dominus loqui ad Ahaz dicens Isaïe 7.11 pete tibi signum a Domino Deo tuo in profundum inferni sive in excelsum supra Isaïe 7.12 et dixit Ahaz non petam et non temptabo Dominum Isaïe 7.13 et dixit audite ergo domus David numquid parum vobis est molestos esse hominibus quia molesti estis et Deo meo Isaïe 7.14 propter hoc dabit Dominus ipse vobis signum ecce virgo concipiet et pariet filium et vocabitis nomen eius Emmanuhel Isaïe 7.15 butyrum et mel comedet ut sciat reprobare malum et eligere bonum Isaïe 7.16 quia antequam sciat puer reprobare malum et eligere bonum derelinquetur terra quam tu detestaris a facie duum regum suorum Isaïe 7.17 adducet Dominus super te et super populum tuum et super domum patris tui dies qui non venerunt a diebus separationis Ephraim a Iuda cum rege Assyriorum Isaïe 7.18 et erit in die illa sibilabit Dominus muscae quae est in extremo fluminum Aegypti et api quae est in terra Assur Isaïe 7.19 et venient et requiescent omnes in torrentibus vallium et cavernis petrarum et in omnibus frutectis et in universis foraminibus Isaïe 7.20 in die illa radet Dominus in novacula conducta in his qui trans Flumen sunt in rege Assyriorum caput et pilos pedum et barbam universam Isaïe 7.21 et erit in die illa nutriet homo vaccam boum et duas oves Isaïe 7.22 et prae ubertate lactis comedet butyrum butyrum enim et mel manducabit omnis qui relictus fuerit in medio terrae Isaïe 7.23 et erit in die illa omnis locus ubi fuerint mille vites mille argenteis et in spinas et in vepres erunt Isaïe 7.24 cum sagittis et arcu ingredientur illuc vepres enim et spinae erunt in universa terra Isaïe 7.25 et omnes montes qui in sarculo sarientur non veniet illuc terror spinarum et veprium et erit in pascua bovis et in conculcationem pecoris

Isaïe : Caput 7

The Prophecy of Immanuel in Isaiah 7

Chapter 7 of the book of Isaiah introduces a prophecy of crucial importance to our faith: that of Immanuel. In these times of crisis, how does God offer us hope? This historical-prophetic text reveals the Syro-Ephraimite threat to Judah and the divine promise of deliverance that follows.

A Message of Faithfulness

This chapter highlights the famous prophecy of the virgin birth, a powerful symbol of God's faithfulness to His people. Throughout Isaiah 7, we discover essential themes such as trust in God, in contrast to often fragile human alliances.

Exploring Scripture

We invite you to explore with us five biblical passages that shed light on the deeper meaning of this crucial chapter:

Matthew 1:23

"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which means 'God with us'." This verse directly quotes Isaiah 7:14, interpreting this prophecy as foretelling the birth of Jesus, our Savior.

2 Kings 16:5

"Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel went up to Jerusalem to war. And they surrounded Ahaz, but they could not overcome him." This verse provides historical context for the prophecy in Isaiah 7, describing the threat facing Judah at that time.

Romans 8:31

"What shall we say then to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" This passage echoes the theme "God with us" (Emmanuel) of Isaiah 7:14, emphasizing God's protective presence in our lives.

Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is the assurance of things we hope for and the evidence of things we do not see." This verse reminds us of Isaiah's call to Ahaz to have faith in God, instead of relying on human alliances, as indicated in Isaiah 7:9.

Luke 2:12

"This will be a sign for them: they will find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." In this verse, as in Isaiah 7:14, a sign is given through the birth of a child, thus fulfilling Emmanuel's prophecy.

We are called to contemplate these passages with an open heart and renewed faith, recognizing that God is always present, even in the darkest moments of our history.