What does the Bible say about adder?
Bible Topic · WEB
The Bible uses the adder, or venomous serpent, chiefly as an image of hidden danger, wicked deceit, and the Lord’s protecting victory over evil. Jacob compares Dan to a serpent in Genesis 49:17, portraying shrewd opposition that can bring down the strong. Psalms 58:4 and 140:3 liken the speech of the wicked to deadly venom, reminding us that sin corrupts both heart and tongue. Proverbs 23:32 warns that drunkenness ultimately bites like a serpent, though it may first seem pleasurable. Yet Psalm 91:13 comforts believers that, under God’s care, they need not fear such threats, for the Lord is sovereign over every enemy.
Study outline
Curated topical outlines from classic public-domain study works.
Nave's Topical Bible
- A venomous serpent Genesis 49:17; Psalms 91:13; Psalms 58:4; Psalms 140:3; Proverbs 23:32
Go deeper
Ask Explain Bible AI about adder and get a fuller answer from a Reformed theological perspective.
Ask what the Bible says about adder