Isaiah 11:13The envy also of Ephraim will depart, and those who persecute Judah will be cut off. Ephraim won't envy Judah, and Judah won't persecute Ephraim.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~700 BC. Isaiah foresees the end of civil war between northern Israel (Ephraim) and southern Judah that has torn the kingdom apart for centuries. Modern-day Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: grieved by division but certain of future unity
The original word
qinah (קִנְאָה) — jealous envy that burns and destroys relationships, especially between brothers
Why it matters
Ephraim and Judah had been at war for over 200 years since Solomon's kingdom split around 930 BC
Read with care
What most readers miss in Isaiah 11:13
This isn't just about nations - Ephraim and Judah were brothers, sons of Jacob, making this a family reconciliation
Common misconceptionPeople think this was fulfilled when some northern tribes returned from exile, but the full brotherly unity Isaiah describes still awaits complete fulfillment in God's kingdom.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Isaiah 11:13
Bible Genome reading
Isaiah 11:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Isaiah 11:13 comes from the book of Isaiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Isaiah. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include unity, peace, reconciliation. Notable phrases: envy will depart; won't envy; won't persecute. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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