Serpent Fiery (Easton)

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(LXX. 'deadly,' Vulg. 'burning'), Numbers 21:6 , probably the naja haje of Egypt; some swift-springing, deadly snake (Isaiah 14:29 ). After setting out from their encampment at Ezion-gaber, the Israelites entered on a wide sandy desert, which stretches from the mountains of Edom as far as the"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause! Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter S Bible Dictionaries Serpent, Fiery Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Serpent Next Entry Serug Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Dictionaries Easton's Bible Dictionary Serpent, Fiery Holman Bible Dictionary Fiery Serpent Hastings' BibleDictionary Fiery Serpent Encyclopedias International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Fiery Serpent Serpent, Fiery Lexicons שָׂרָף (LXX. "deadly," Vulg. "burning"), Numbers 21:6 , probably the naja haje of Egypt; some swift-springing, deadly snake ( Isaiah 14:29 ). After setting out from their encampment at Ezion-gaber, the Israelites entered on a wide sandy desert, which stretches from the mountains of Edom as far as the Persian Gulf. While traversing this region, the people began to murmur and utter loud complaints against Moses. As a punishment, the Lord sent serpents among them, and much people of Israel died. Moses interceded on their behalf, and by divine direction he made a "brazen serpent," and raised it on a pole in the midst of the camp, and all the wounded Israelites who looked on it were at once healed. (Compare John 3:14,15 .) (See ASP .) This "brazen serpent" was preserved by the Israelites till the days of Hezekiah, when it was destroyed ( 2 Kings 18:4 ). (See BRASS .)

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)