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NASB | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty (subtle, skilled in deceit) than any living creature of the field which the LORD God had made. And the serpent (Satan) said to the woman, "Can it really be that God has said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" [Rev 12:9-11] |
Bible Question: If satan was created evil, who created satan if it was not god "the creator". Why would god create his own nemysis. |
Bible Answer: Thanks for your question, Spark: But the question is not WHO. We know the answer to the who. "All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being." Now, your question is also why. Why would God create his own nemesis? A question asking the implications of a position is helpful in possibly exposing the inconsistencies of that position. So I appreciate the question, Spark. But if I understand what you mean by nemesis, like Sherlock Holme's Professor Moriarty (sp?), I don't see it that way. For one, it's impossible for the Almighty to have such an opponent. Satan is more powerful than man is, I admit. I see him, however, as merely an evil spiritual being who, though acting according to his evil nature, nevertheless does exactly what God has plan for him to do to accomplish God's good, holy and perfect will. Again, thanks for your thoughts and questions, Spark. Lionstrong |