** Isaiah Prophesies to Ahaz **

Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz,
"Ask the Lord your God for a sign,
whether in the deepest depths
or in the highest heights."

But Ahaz said, "I will not ask;
I will not put the Lord to the test."

Then Isaiah said, "Hear now, you house of David!
Is it not enough to try the patience of men?
Will you try the patience of my God also?
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign:
The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,
and will call him Immanuel.
He will eat curds and honey
when He knows enough to reject the wrong
and choose the right.
But before the Boy knows enough
to reject the wrong and choose the right,
the land of the two kings you dread
will be laid waste."
(Isaiah 7:10-16)

Arcana Coelestia 2184

That "butter" is the celestial of the rational….
As regards butter,
it means in the Word what is celestial,
and this from its fatness.

Arcana Coelestia 5620

That "honey" denotes delight is because it is sweet,
and everything sweet in the natural world
corresponds to what is delightful and pleasant
in the spiritual world.