Genesis 3:14
“And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Lord God said unto the serpent,.... And to the devil in it; for what follows may be applied to both; literally…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 3:8-21
- XVI. The Judgment 15. שׁוּף shûp “bruise, wound.” τηρεῖν (=τερεῖν?) tērein ἐκτρίβειν ektribein Job 9:17,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the Lord God said unto the serpent - The tempter is not asked why he deceived the woman; he cannot roll the blame on…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 3:14-15
The prisoners being found guilty by their own confession, besides the personal and infallible knowledge of the Judge,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 3:14-19
The Sentence
14. cursed art thou The word "cursed" is only used in addressing the serpent, as the originator of the…
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