(Hebrew: nahash; Greek: ophis), frequently noticed in Scripture. More than forty species are found in Syria and Arabia. The poisonous character of the serpent is alluded to in Jacob’s blessing on Dan (Genesis 49:17; see Proverbs 30:18, 19; James 3:7; Jeremiah 8:17). (See ADDER.)
This word is used symbolically of a deadly, subtle, malicious enemy (Luke 10:19).
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Author: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Keywords: Serpent
Source: Matthew G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary.
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