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The Creature Crouching at the Door – Chaos Dragon E4
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**What does it mean to say that the snake was crafty? **
The snake in Genesis 3:1 is described as a nachash, which means 'snake' in Hebrew. The snake is portrayed as intelligent and shrewd, with the English translation of 'crafty' not fully capturing the depth of its wisdom. Being crafty or shrewd is seen as a positive trait in the book of Proverbs, even being encouraged by Jesus himself. However, in this context, the snake's shrewdness is presented as a negative attribute, as it possesses knowledge and wisdom beyond any other creature on Earth. This intelligence leads the snake to approach the woman and initiate the events that unfold in the story.
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