Isaiah 11:8 nasb — The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den.

NASB

"The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den."

— Isaiah 11:8, NASB

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Isaiah 11 — Context

5

Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, And faithfulness the belt about His waist.

6

And the wolf will dwell with the lamb, And the leopard will lie down with the young goat, And the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little boy will lead them.

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Also the cow and the bear will graze, Their young will lie down together, And the lion will eat straw like the ox.

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The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den.

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They will not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD As the waters cover the sea.

10

Then in that day The nations will resort to the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a signal for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.

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Then it will happen on that day that the Lord Will again recover the second time with His hand The remnant of His people, who will remain, From Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, And from the islands of the sea.

Isaiah 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 11:8 say?
Isaiah 11:8 in the NASB reads: “The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den.”
Where is Isaiah 11:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 11:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 11, verse 8.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 11:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 11:8 in?
Isaiah 11:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 11:8?
Isaiah 11:8 reads (NASB): “The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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