fiery serpents The Heb. words are both substantives, and both have the article: -the serpents, the fiery creatures." If -fiery" is the correct rendering, it probably refers to their venomous bite which produced a burning inflammation. The article may imply -the serpents so well known to the readers by tradition." The punishment by serpents is referred to in 1 Corinthians 10:9 as a warning to Christians.

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