Isaiah 11:8 net — A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand.

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"A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand."

— Isaiah 11:8, NET Bible

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Isaiah 11 — Context

5

Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips.

6

A wolf will reside with a lamb, and a leopard will lie down with a young goat; an ox and a young lion will graze together, as a small child leads them along.

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A cow and a bear will graze together, their young will lie down together. A lion, like an ox, will eat straw.

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A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand.

9

They will no longer injure or destroy on my entire royal mountain. For there will be universal submission to the LORD’s sovereignty, just as the waters completely cover the sea.

10

Israel is Reclaimed and Reunited At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.

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At that time the Lord will again lift his hand to reclaim the remnant of his people from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the seacoasts.

Isaiah 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 11:8 say?
Isaiah 11:8 in the NET Bible reads: “A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand.”
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 (NET): “A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand.” 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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