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They hatch adders` eggs, and weave the spider`s web: he who eats of their eggs dies; and that which is crushed breaks out into a viper.
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The Deception of Sinful Plans
Commentators explain that "hatching adders' eggs" illustrates how sinful plans and false teachings can appear harmless or even appealing on the surface. Just as an egg's contents are hidden, the true, deadly nature of these schemes is only revealed upon participation ("he that eateth... dieth") or confrontation ("that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper"). This serves as a powerful warning to be discerning about the ideas and plans we embrace.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They hatch cockatrice's eggs — Margin, "Adders." On the meaning of the word rendered here "cockatrice," see the notes at ([Referenc…
19th Century
Anglican
They hatch cockatrice’ eggs. —Better, basilisk’s, as in Isaiah 14:29. The schemes of the evildoers are displayed…
16th Century
Protestant
They hatch the eggs of the basilisk. The Prophet proceeds further, comparing the Jews not only to women but also to venomous beasts, to ma…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They hatch cockatrice eggs, and weave the spider's web Invent false doctrines according to their own fancies, which …
If our prayers are not answered, and the salvation we wait for is not accomplished for us, it is not because God is weary of hearing prayer, but be…
13th Century
Catholic
Behold, the hand of the Lord is not shortened. Here the prophet presents the preparation for receiving salvation on the part of …
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