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A Dangerous Conversation
Commentators like Matthew Henry point out that Eve's first mistake was engaging the serpent in conversation. His question was designed to sow doubt, and by entering into a dialogue, she opened the door to temptation. This serves as a warning to be cautious about entertaining thoughts or conversations that question God's clear commands.
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Genesis
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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 3:1–24
19th Century
Bishop
EXCURSUS C: ON THE DURATION OF THE PARADISIACAL STATE OF INNOCENCE.
The Bereshit Rabba argues that Adam and Eve re…
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 Gill
On Genesis 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the woman said to the serpent
Or to him that spoke in the serpent, which she might take to be a messenger from h…
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…