"The Wolf Also Shall Dwell With The Lamb"

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And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;
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But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
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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's prophecy offers a transformative vision of peace and harmony, transcending natural enmity and hostility. He speaks of a future where adversaries coexist peacefully, symbolizing a world restored by divine intervention. The imagery of wolves dwelling with lambs and leopards with young goats poignantly illustrates an era of unprecedented tranquility. This passage envisions a leader endowed with divine wisdom and justice, who will bring about this harmonious kingdom. The "little child" leading the animals symbolizes innocence and purity guiding creation, a testament to the radical change envisioned. Isaiah's prophecy underscores hope and renewal, promising redemption and the establishment of divine justice, resonating through ages as a symbol of ultimate peace.

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