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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] |
Subject: The Serpent's Class |
Bible Note: Hi Lisa, I read many Bibles but the one I read the most is the KJV or AV as it is also called. I like to study into the original language for the true word meanings. I use the Massorah in the Old Testament. The word "subtil" equals wise in the Massorah. In Hebrew it is arum, a Homonym. Same as Gen 2:25(Naked); here it equals wise (as Job 5:12; 15:5, Prov 12:16,23; 13:16; 14:8,15,18; 22:3; 27:12). Compare Eze 28:12,13,17. If the Ellipsis be supplied from the preceding context, 3:1 will then read on from 2:25, thus: " they were both naked(arum), the man and his wife, and (knowing only good, 2:17) were not ashamed (before God). But the Nachash(Heb. for serpent meaning shining one) was more wise(arum) than any living being of the field which Jehovah Elohim had made, and (knowing evil, and not ashamed (2:25) to question the truth of God's word) he said unto the woman," I believe the "critter" was a shining one perhaps a type of fallen angel(satan) not of the field(the field explained as the world in Matt 13). I hope this helps! Peace in Faith and Hope, Casiv |