Isaiah 65:25The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the ox; and dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain," says Yahweh.
The setting
Babylon, ~540 BC. Exiles remember stories of Eden where animals were peaceful. Isaiah describes the future restoration where predator and prey live in harmony throughout the holy land (modern-day Israel/Palestine).
The emotion here: deep satisfaction seeing creation finally healed
The original word
shālôm (שָׁלוֹם) — complete wholeness, not just absence of conflict but perfect harmony
Why it matters
Ancient Near Eastern texts show lions and wolves were constant threats to shepherds
Read with care
What most readers miss in Isaiah 65:25
The serpent eating dust recalls God's curse in Genesis - even that will be reversed
Common misconceptionMany think this is just a metaphor for people getting along. Isaiah is describing literal ecological restoration where creation's curse is reversed.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Isaiah 65:25
Bible Genome reading
Isaiah 65:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Isaiah 65:25 comes from the book of Isaiah, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, harmony. Notable phrases: wolf and lamb; not hurt nor destroy. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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