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A Picture of Perfect Peace
The image of a child playing safely with a venomous snake is a powerful, poetic illustration of the absolute peace and security that will characterize the Messiah's kingdom. Commentators explain this isn't just about animals, but about a world where all sources of harm and fear are rendered powerless, fulfilling the promise of a complete restoration of safety and innocence.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 11:8
18th Century
Theologian
And the nursing child - An emblem here of harmlessness and innocence. The change in the world, under the Messiah, will be as great as if a n…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 11:8
19th Century
Bishop
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp ... —The description culminates in the transformation of the brut…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 11:8
16th Century
Theologian
And the child shall play on the hole of the asp. He continues to illustrate the same sentiment, that when people have been brought into a …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp , &c.] Without fear or danger: and the weaned child s…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 11:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The Messiah is called a Rod and a Branch. These words signify a small, tender product; a shoot, such as is easily broken off. He comes forth from t…