bible, theology April 3, 2025

Why do KJV use a mystical creature when translating Isaiah 11:8

Why do KJV use a mystical creature when translating Isaiah 11:8

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All translations agree that it’s talking about a snake of some sort; ESV adder NLT deadly snake NASB, NIV viper BST asps but KJV uses here a mystical creature.

And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the
weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice‘ den. (KJV)

How did they come to this conclusion?

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