Isaiah 11:6
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.
Cross-references
Isaiah 65:25 repeats the wolf-lamb peace image — a direct parallel to the messianic peace described in Isaiah 11:6.
Isaiah 2:4 describes swords beaten into plowshares — the same vision of universal peace under the Messiah.
Isaiah 9:6 gives the titles of the coming Prince of Peace — the source of the peaceful reign that unfolds in this verse.
Isaiah 32:17 states that righteousness produces peace — the fruit of the righteous reign that secures the harmony in this scene.
In Isaiah 43:20, wild animals honor God amid desert restoration — echoing the transformed creation where predators and prey coexist peacefully.
Isaiah 55:13 describes thorn replaced by myrtle — a landscape transformation parallel to the animal peace here, both signs of eschatological renewal.
Ezekiel 34:25 promises a covenant of peace with wild beasts — echoing the same peaceable kingdom theme as Isaiah 11:6.
Hosea 2:18 describes a covenant with beasts and abolishing war — a clear parallel to Isaiah 11:6's harmonious creation.
Philemon 1:9-16 shows a runaway slave becoming a brother—a real-life example of enemies reconciled, mirroring the wolf and lamb.
Psalm 72:7 prays for peace to abound under the righteous king — directly mirrors the messianic peace depicted in Isaiah.
Ezekiel 34:15 promises God's flock will lie down in safety — directly echoing the 'lie down' of leopard and kid here.
Micah 4:3 depicts nations beating swords into plowshares — the same messianic peace extended from animals to human conflicts.
Zephaniah 3:13 says the remnant will feed and lie down without fear — closely parallels the safe lying down of animals here.
Revelation 5:10 reveals redeemed people reigning as priests on earth — a parallel picture of the peaceful kingdom foreshadowed here.