Why is the serpent the one who incited Eve to eat from the forbidden tree? and what does the serpent symbolise? in many civilizations the serpent was depicted as a deity symbol as the egyptian and sumerican civilizations , what was the reality behind the serpent symbol in the garden of Eden?
2006-11-03 16:24:52 · 11 answers · asked by fuschiafish 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why is a serpent used to incite Eve to eat
>from the forbidden tree in the biblical tale ?
Why NOT?
>Why is the serpent the one who incited Eve to eat
>from the forbidden tree?
Why NOT?
>and what does the serpent symbolise?
>in many civilizations the serpent was depicted as a deity
>symbol as the egyptian and sumerican civilizations ,
>what was the reality behind the serpent symbol
>in the garden of Eden?
Could it be the same, the Deceiver? The one who deceived them in the Garden of Eden and the one who got the Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations to worship him as Deity? Isn't that what he always wants? To be "like god"?
2006-11-03 16:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
interior the midst of the backyard of Eden there have been 2 trees - a million.) the tree of the certainty of sturdy & evil and a couple of) the tree of existence. via partaking of the tree of the certainty of sturdy and evil, the sentence of dying began for ALL mankind. while God advised Adam & Eve that they might die, it did no longer advise they might drop ineffective on the instant, yet that they might initiate the approach of loss of life. this would not advise that guy replaced into immortal the two, yet he had that threat. Gen. 3: 22 Then our lord god suggested, "the all of us is getting as we are, understanding each and every thing, the two sturdy and evil. What in the event that they eat the fruit of the tree of existence? Then they're going to stay constantly!" 23 So our lord god banished Adam and his spouse from the backyard of Eden. Now, devil knew this, yet he puzzled God's be conscious and made it look as though God had advised a lie. He performed up the fruit of the tree of the certainty of sturdy and evil and made Eve have faith she could be like God if she partook. devil tempted Eve to do what God had advised them to no longer do. devil nevertheless makes us question God's be conscious immediately.
2016-10-15 08:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by pavolini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The serpent represents life, because he sheds his skin. He tempts Eve, because she also represents life. Woman gives birth to man, and man pursues woman in his pursuit of life (reproduction). The lesson of the story is that life corrupts. All living beings must experience suffering and die.
2006-11-03 16:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by Sabrina H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The serpent moves mysteriously, elusively, and in a slippery fashion, and is a thing that has eyes that can "walk" the earth without legs.
Chew on that for a minute or two.
2006-11-03 16:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is the form Satan took in the garden and is called a beast in the "true" account of deceiving Eve. He is a fallen beast and will eventually end up in a lake of fire forever. On your other questions...lots of God's creation have been used to depict diety however, there is no diety except God. These are deceived people and false religions who worship "dead" things.
2006-11-03 16:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by HomeBody 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i believe the serpent was a manifestation of satan and it decided to trick eve into eating the fruit from the tree of life..that's about all i can tell you
great question!
2006-11-03 16:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by BOOYAH 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Serpents are considered the most envious creatures. It is the one animal one is allowed to kill. What do you think of this verse Isaiah 1:11,15"TO what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? Saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts: and I delight no in the blood of bulls or cows, or of lambs, or of goats. When ye spread forth your hands, I will hide Mine eyes from you: Yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear, fro your hands are full of blood."
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2006-11-03 16:32:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The "serpent" was a metaphorical description of Satan when he was in the garden.
Revelation 20:2 - "And he (Jesus) laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan..."
2006-11-03 16:27:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
IIn ancient times, snakes were associated with knowledge and wisdom. ALso, their shape might have something to do with it.
2006-11-03 16:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. Switch 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you view it as a tale, what is the point of the question?
2006-11-03 16:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋