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NASB | John 3:14 "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:14 "Just as Moses lifted up the [bronze] serpent in the desert [on a pole], so must the Son of Man be lifted up [on the cross], [Num 21:9] |
Bible Question:
Should we love snakes or hate them as in John 3:14 and Genesis 3:1? Love and Respect, Giam |
Bible Answer: Greetings Giam! Yes, God created snakes (Genesis 1:25) and saw that all creation *including snakes* was 'good.' Anyone can express a particular non-acceptance or repulsiveness for any specific animal, much the same way that people can develop an affinity for other animals, such as fish or horses. But when God looked upon what He created, He viewed all of creation as a 'good' thing, rather than being critical of certain genuses or species. Blessings to you, Makarios |