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NASB | Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:15 "And I will put enmity (open hostility) Between you and the woman, And between your seed (offspring) and her Seed; He shall [fatally] bruise your head, And you shall [only] bruise His heel." [Gal 4:4] |
Bible Question:
Hi everyone - I am new to the forum. Sadly, I do not have much bible study background - most of what I know was taught second hand - something I am determined to change. Please forgive any ignorance on my part.. It is easier for me to ask these questions in this type of setting than in a study class - hopefully, that too will change in time... Could someone help me to better understand Gen 3:15. Where it talks about offspring... that throws me. Does the devil produce offspring in the same way Eve produces offspring? Thanks. |
Bible Answer: Hello her ring, Welcome to the Forum! Your question in regards to Gen. 3:15 is what is commonly referred to as the PROTEVANGELIUM. This is accepted by most as the first hint of the Gospel- that there would be a Savior. Tyndales Bible Dictionary gives this definition that may be of help: "The word means first (protos) gospel (evangelion). Theologians have used the word in reference to the message of redemption God spoke after the fall of man. Speaking to Satan (embodied in a serpent), God said, “From now on, you and the woman will be enemies, and your offspring and her offspring will be enemies. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel” (Gn 3:15, nlt). In the protevangelium we have the protorevelation of the humanity (her offspring) and the divinity (crushing the head of serpent) of the great Deliverer. In this proclamation, God promises a Deliverer who will destroy Satan in an ordeal in which he himself will suffer. This refers to Jesus’ death on the cross. In suffering that death, Jesus defeated him who had the power of death, the devil (Heb 2:14). The devil (Satan) is a created being along with his demons. They're fallen angels and there does not appear to be any scriptural support to indicate that they procreate (Have offspring). I hope this will help, BradK |