And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
The cow and the bear will graze peacefully together; their babies will rest side by side, and the lion will eat grass just like an ox.
This verse describes a future time when all creatures will live in perfect peace together, with no hunting or violence in nature.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 11 is part of a prophetic vision from the 8th century BC, when the prophet Isaiah spoke to the people of Judah amid threats from the Assyrian Empire, promising a future era of peace under the Messiah. This verse describes a transformed world where natural enemies coexist harmoniously, symbolizing God's restoration of creation. It fits into a broader prophecy about the "shoot from the stump of Jesse," pointing to the coming of Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment.
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