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.”

What does Isaiah 11:8 mean?
Isaiah 11:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den." This verse comes from a chapter in the book of Isaiah that contains a prophecy about the coming of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Peaceful Kingdom: Trusting in God's Promise
Isaiah 11:8 states, "And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den." This verse paints a vivid image of a transformed world, one where the natural order of fear and danger is upended by the peace that…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Peace and Understanding in a Troubling World
Dear Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence, we come with hearts filled with both hope and anxiety, reflecting on the profound words from Isaiah 11:8, where it is written, "And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand…
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