Topical Encyclopedia The title "Crooked Serpent" is one of the many names attributed to the Devil in the Bible, symbolizing his deceptive and destructive nature. This imagery is primarily drawn from the Old Testament, where serpents often represent chaos, evil, and opposition to God's order.In the book of Isaiah, the prophet speaks of God's ultimate victory over evil, using the metaphor of a serpent to describe the forces of chaos and rebellion. Isaiah 27:1 states, "In that day the LORD will take His sharp, great, and mighty sword, and bring judgment on Leviathan, the fleeing serpent—Leviathan, the coiling serpent—and He will slay the dragon of the sea." Here, the "coiling serpent" or "crooked serpent" is associated with Leviathan, a creature symbolizing the chaotic forces that oppose God. This passage reflects the belief that God will ultimately defeat all forms of evil, including the Devil, who is often linked to such imagery. The use of the term "crooked" highlights the Devil's nature as one who twists and distorts truth. Throughout Scripture, the Devil is depicted as a deceiver, one who manipulates and perverts God's word to lead people astray. This characteristic is evident from the very beginning in the Garden of Eden, where the serpent deceives Eve by twisting God's command (Genesis 3:1-5). The imagery of the serpent also appears in the book of Job, where God is described as having power over the sea and its creatures, including the serpent. Job 26:13 says, "By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent." This further emphasizes God's sovereignty over all creation, including the forces of evil represented by the serpent. In the New Testament, while the specific term "crooked serpent" is not used, the Devil's serpentine nature is echoed in various passages. For instance, in Revelation 12:9 , the Devil is referred to as "the great dragon...that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray." This reinforces the connection between the Devil and the serpent, underscoring his role as a deceiver and adversary. The title "Crooked Serpent" thus encapsulates the Devil's essence as a being of chaos, deception, and opposition to God's divine order. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual battle between good and evil, and the ultimate triumph of God over all forms of wickedness. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 27:1In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library They Shall be Called the Children of God Additional Evidences of Christianity, and Reflections on the Whole ... A Defence of the Doctrine of Justification, by Faith in Jesus ... Mr. Bunyan's Last Sermon: The Life and Death of Mr. Badman, Resources What is the name of God? | GotQuestions.orgIs it biblical to call the wife of a pastor, elder, or bishop the First Lady of the church? | GotQuestions.org What is the meaning of “Everlasting Father” in Isaiah 9:6? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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