EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 0 MIN
Is the Serpent in Genesis Actually Satan?
from Bite-Size Bible Study · host Awakening Media
Who really was the serpent in the Garden of Eden?Genesis 3:1 describes the serpent as “more crafty than any other beast,” but the text doesn’t directly call it Satan. So where did that connection come from?In this podcast, we explore: • What the original Hebrew word “Nahash” reveals • How the serpent may have been more than just a snake • The possible connection to Ezekiel 28 and its description of a radiant, fallen being • Why the idea of the serpent as Satan came later in biblical interpretationWhether you’re studying Genesis or digging deeper into biblical theology, this short breakdown will help you think critically about one of Scripture’s most mysterious figures.
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Who really was the serpent in the Garden of Eden?Genesis 3:1 describes the serpent as “more crafty than any other beast,” but the text doesn’t directly call it Satan. So where did that connection come from?In this podcast, we explore: • What the original Hebrew word “Nahash” reveals • How the serpent may have been more than just a snake • The possible connection to Ezekiel 28 and its description of a radiant, fallen being • Why the idea of the serpent as Satan came later in biblical interpretationWhether you’re studying Genesis or digging deeper into biblical theology, this short breakdown will help you think critically about one of Scripture’s most mysterious figures.
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