Overview
The Bible addresses viper across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Matthew and Job. Closely related themes include Hypocrisy, Reptiles, Serpent and Serpents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul.
Key Bible verses about viper
Old Testament
Isaiah
The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.
They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. cockatrice': or, adder's crushed: or, sprinkled is as if there brake out a viper
New Testament
Matthew
People in the Bible and viper
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying viper for yourself
- Begin with Job 20:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Isaiah, Matthew and Job each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Hypocrisy, Reptiles, Serpent and Serpents.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about viper?
The Bible addresses viper across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Matthew and Job. Closely related themes include Hypocrisy, Reptiles, Serpent and Serpents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul.
How many Bible verses are about viper?
The Bible references viper in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention viper?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 20:16: “He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with viper?
Paul.
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