The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
The wolf will live peacefully with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat. The calf, the young lion, and the well-fed cattle will all be together, and a little child will lead them all.
This verse describes a future time of perfect peace where natural enemies will live together in harmony, even under the gentle leadership of a child.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied in the 8th century BC during a period of political turmoil in Judah, with threats from the Assyrian Empire looming over the nation. This verse is part of a broader prophecy about a future Messiah from David's line who would usher in an era of perfect peace and justice, where natural enemies coexist harmoniously as a symbol of God's restored creation. It reflects the hope of Israel for deliverance amid their current suffering and unfaithfulness.
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