Flying Snakes! (Herodotus, Isaiah, Bible, Fossils, Uraeus, Wadjet, Serpent, Cobra)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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The Faith Perspective on the Flying Snakes in Isaiah
This chapter explores the faith perspective on the flying snakes mentioned in Isaiah. It discusses the objections to Isaiah's description and the translation of the word 'fiery serpent.' The chapter also delves into the Hebrew roots of the word and its possible interpretations as 'burning one' or 'venomous serpent.'
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Transcript
Some ancient sources report snakes that had wings and could fly, including Herodotus and even the Bible. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the ancient Greek historian's reports, what Isaiah had to say, and whether there really could have been ancient flying snakes.
