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Satan, Not Just a Snake
Commentators are unanimous that the serpent was not merely a clever animal but an instrument of Satan. John Calvin explains that Moses focused on the physical serpent because it was an early stage of God's revelation, but later Scripture clarifies that the devil is the true 'father of lies.' The temptation was a spiritual attack from an enemy of God, not a debate with a talking reptile.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 3:1–7
18th Century
Theologian
נחשׁ nachash: “serpent; related: hiss,” Gesenius; “sting,” Meyer. ערוּם 'ārûm: “subtle, crafty, using craft for…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 3:1
19th Century
Bishop
Now the serpent.— Literally, And. The Hebrew language, however, is very poor in particles, and the intended contrast woul…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 3:1–9
19th Century
Preacher
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, Yes, has God said, You shall…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 3:1
16th Century
Theologian
Now the serpent was more subtle. In this chapter, Moses explains that man, after he had been deceived by Satan and revolted from his Maker…
John Gill
On Genesis 3:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the
field, which the Lord God has made
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 3:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Satan assaulted our first parents to draw them to sin, and the temptation proved fatal to them. The tempter was the devil, in the shape and likenes…