Isaïe - Caput 11

Isaïe 11.1 et egredietur virga de radice Iesse et flos de radice eius ascendet Isaïe 11.2 et requiescet super eum spiritus Domini spiritus sapientiae et intellectus spiritus consilii et fortitudinis spiritus scientiae et pietatis Isaïe 11.3 et replebit eum spiritus timoris Domini non secundum visionem oculorum iudicabit neque secundum auditum aurium arguet Isaïe 11.4 sed iudicabit in iustitia pauperes et arguet in aequitate pro mansuetis terrae et percutiet terram virga oris sui et spiritu labiorum suorum interficiet impium Isaïe 11.5 et erit iustitia cingulum lumborum eius et fides cinctorium renis eius Isaïe 11.6 habitabit lupus cum agno et pardus cum hedo accubabit vitulus et leo et ovis simul morabuntur et puer parvulus minabit eos Isaïe 11.7 vitulus et ursus pascentur simul requiescent catuli eorum et leo quasi bos comedet paleas Isaïe 11.8 et delectabitur infans ab ubere super foramine aspidis et in caverna reguli qui ablactatus fuerit manum suam mittet Isaïe 11.9 non nocebunt et non occident in universo monte sancto meo quia repleta est terra scientia Domini sicut aquae maris operientes Isaïe 11.10 in die illa radix Iesse qui stat in signum populorum ipsum gentes deprecabuntur et erit sepulchrum eius gloriosum Isaïe 11.11 et erit in die illa adiciet Dominus secundo manum suam ad possidendum residuum populi sui quod relinquetur ab Assyriis et ab Aegypto et a Fetros et ab Aethiopia et ab Aelam et a Sennaar et ab Emath et ab insulis maris Isaïe 11.12 et levabit signum in nationes et congregabit profugos Israhel et dispersos Iuda colliget a quattuor plagis terrae Isaïe 11.13 et auferetur zelus Ephraim et hostes Iuda peribunt Ephraim non aemulabitur Iudam et Iudas non pugnabit contra Ephraim Isaïe 11.14 et volabunt in umeros Philisthim per mare simul praedabuntur filios orientis Idumea et Moab praeceptum manus eorum et filii Ammon oboedientes erunt Isaïe 11.15 et desolabit Dominus linguam maris Aegypti et levabit manum suam super Flumen in fortitudine spiritus sui et percutiet eum in septem rivis ita ut transeant per eum calciati Isaïe 11.16 et erit via residuo populo meo qui relinquetur ab Assyriis sicut fuit Israhel in die qua ascendit de terra Aegypti

Isaïe : Caput 11

Isaiah's Messianic Vision

The book of Isaiah, particularly chapter 11, paints a majestic picture of the messianic kingdom. What will the Messiah's rule look like? This visionary text describes the "shoot" from the root of Jesse, highlighting his righteous character and his reign of universal peace. Among the evocative images found in this chapter, that of the wolf cohabiting with the lamb is particularly famous. Isaiah 11 offers a glorious vision of the messianic era, filled with hope and redemption.

Five Bible Passages on Eschatological Hope

Let's consider together five biblical passages that are intimately linked to the eschatological hope offered to us by this transformative chapter.

Revelation 5:5

"Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.'" This verse refers to Isaiah 11:1, 10, which identifies Jesus as the promised "descendant" of the line of David. It emphasizes the Messiah's victory and divine authority.

Romans 15:12

"And Isaiah also says, 'The root of Jesse will appear, who will rise to rule over the peoples; in him the Gentiles will put their hope.'" In this quote, the Apostle Paul refers directly to Isaiah 11:10, emphasizing that Christ is the awaited Messiah and that his reign will extend to all nations.

John 7:24

"Do not judge by appearances alone, but judge rightly." This teaching of Jesus resonates with the description of the Messiah in Isaiah 11:3-4, who does not trust appearances, but judges with fairness and discernment.

Ephesians 6:14

"Stand firm therefore, and put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness." The image of righteousness as a garment echoes Isaiah 11:5, where the Messiah is described as being clothed in righteousness, a girdle symbolizing his uprightness and integrity.

Romans 8:21

"In the hope that creation itself will be freed from its current slavery to decay and will find itself in the glorious liberty of the children of God." This verse reflects the vision of cosmic peace found in Isaiah 11:6-9, where even animals live in harmony, illustrating the reconciliation of all creation under the reign of the Messiah.

By meditating on these passages, we can deepen our understanding of Christian hope and welcome with faith the reign of the Messiah, bringer of peace and justice.