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They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.

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Knowledge Breeds Peace

Commentators unanimously agree that the promised peace—where none “shall hurt nor destroy”—is a direct result of the world being filled with “the knowledge of the Lord.” This is not mere academic information, but a transformative understanding of God's character and love through the gospel. As John Calvin notes, this knowledge is the only true remedy for the natural self-love that causes conflict, leading to genuine harmony.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 11:9

18th Century

Theologian

They shall not hurt — that is, those who are designated above under the emblems of the lion, the leopard, the bear, and the adder.<…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 11:9

19th Century

Bishop

They shall not hurt nor destroy ... — The pronoun may possibly refer to the evil beasts—the lion, the bear, the leopard—o…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 11:9

16th Century

Theologian

They shall not hurt. He now declares plainly that men themselves, having laid aside the depravity that naturally dwells in them, will be i…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 11:9

17th Century

Pastor

They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain , &c.] In the Church, so called, in allusion to the holy hill of …

Matthew Henry

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…