Isaiah 11:8

And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 11:8

BSB
The infant will play by the cobra's den, and the toddler will reach into the viper's nest.
AKJV
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den.
CPDV
And a breastfeeding infant will play above the lair of the asp. And a child who has been weaned will thrust his hand into the den of the king snake.
ERV
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the basilisk's den.
NHEB
The nursing child will play near a cobra's hole, and the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den.
SMT
And the suckling was delighted upon the hole of the asp, and upon the viper's den the weaned directed his hand.

Commentary for Isaiah 11:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 11:8
Summary
Infants safely handle venomous creatures
Event
Vision of children with deadly animals
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy