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    Isaiah 11 (KJV)

    Read Isaiah chapter 11 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Isaiah 11

    Deep Verse Commentaries in This Chapter

    Isaiah 11:2

    "And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit o…"

    Isaiah 11:6

    "The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard sha…"

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    Word Meaning

    Kingdom (מַלְכוּת (Malkut) / βασιλεία (Basileia))

    God's sovereign rule and reign over all creation

    Word Meaning

    Kingdom (Basileia) (βασιλεία (basileia))

    Royal rule and reign — God's sovereign authority actively exercised over all creation.

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    Strong's G932 — Kingdom (Basileia)

    βασιλεία (basileia) • Royal rule and reign — God's sovereign authority actively exercised over all creation.

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    Messianic Prophecy

    Isaiah 11 Summary

    Isaiah 11 is one of the Bible's most beautiful messianic prophecies — describing a righteous King who will spring from the 'stem of Jesse' (David's father). The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon Him in fullness: the spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the LORD.

    This King will judge not by appearance but with righteousness, defending the poor and striking the earth with the rod of His mouth. His reign produces a transformed creation: 'The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid.' Natural enemies will coexist in peace, and 'the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.' The chapter envisions the ultimate restoration of creation under Messiah's rule.

    Key Themes

    Messianic KingSevenfold SpiritPeaceable KingdomRestored Creation

    Key Verses in Isaiah 11

    "And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him."

    — Isaiah 11:1-2

    The Messiah comes from David's line but from the stump — out of apparent defeat, God brings new life.

    "The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them."

    — Isaiah 11:6

    The ultimate vision of peace — creation itself is transformed under Messiah's reign.

    "The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea."

    — Isaiah 11:9

    The goal of history — universal, complete knowledge of God covering everything.

    Life Application

    Isaiah 11 reminds you that the broken state of the world is not its final state. A King is coming who judges with perfect justice, and under His rule even natural enemies will be at peace. Let this vision of the future shape how you live now — pursue justice, work for peace, and long for His kingdom.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the Branch from Jesse's stem?

    This is a messianic title for Jesus Christ. Jesse was David's father, and the 'stem' suggests the Davidic dynasty cut down like a tree. From this stump, a new Branch grows — Jesus, born into David's line during its lowest point, fulfilling the promise of an eternal King.

    What is the Peaceable Kingdom?

    It's the vision in Isaiah 11:6-9 of perfect harmony in creation — predators and prey living together, children playing safely near dangerous animals. This pictures the restoration of creation's original harmony when Messiah reigns. It has inspired countless works of art, especially Edward Hicks' paintings.

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