The Truth About Snakes

 

From the very beginning of time, snakes have carried a dark meaning. In the Bible, the serpent was not just another creature—it was what Satan used to bring sin into the world. Ever since Eden, snakes have symbolized deception, danger, and destruction. While the world may sometimes admire them for their mysterious and strange ways, God’s Word makes it clear that the serpent is not a friend to His people. In this post, we’ll uncover the truth about snakes, why they are linked to evil throughout Scripture, how they’ve been viewed in history, and why a Christian should think twice before admiring them.

1. The Serpent was the first and last evil in the Bible.

The very first mention of Satan in Scripture is in the form of a serpent. In Genesis 3, the devil came subtly, using the serpent to deceive Eve and bring sin into the world. The story of our fall begins with a snake.

But it doesn’t end there. In the very last book of the Bible, Revelation, the devil is again called “that old serpent” (Revelation 12:9; 20:2). At the close of Scripture, the serpent is still the picture of Satan—deceiver, destroyer, and enemy of God’s people.

2. A Snake is the Most subtil animal according to scripture.

Subtil: Evil craftiness and deception

 Genesis 3:1   Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?”

Subtil is used only 3 times in the Bible. Once to describe the old serpent, another to describe the wicked Amnon, and lastly a harlot.

3. The Snake was directly cursed of God.

While the first 2 points are directed more at Satan, this curse was for the snake itself. 

4. A Snake more than any other animal represented Satan.

Historically, snake amulets and rings were used in witchcraft, occultism, and esoteric groups to symbolize power, knowledge, and transformation.

Wearing these items—even unknowingly—can associate a Christian with symbols that are contrary to God’s Word.

Genesis 3:1
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?”

Genesis 3:14–15
“And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”

Matthew 3:7
“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”

Matthew 23:33
“Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?”

2 Corinthians 11:3
“But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”

Revelation 12:9
“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”

Revelation 20:2
“And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years.”

5. God created Enmity between the snake and us.

There is a God-given natural enmity between snakes and people. Specifically women. The more sin blurs God's image for us, the less apparent this becomes.

6. Snakes have in history represented demonic themes.

For this next part I will let Chat-GPT work.

🐍 Snakes in Modern Satanism

1. The Satanic Temple (TST) and "Snaketivity"

In 2014, the Detroit chapter of The Satanic Temple, led by Jex Blackmore, erected a "Snaketivity" display at the Michigan State Capitol. This installation featured an inverted pentagram and a cross bearing the phrase "The Greatest Gift is Knowledge," alluding to the serpent in the Garden of Eden as a symbol of enlightenment and defiance against authoritarian control 

2. Ophite Cultus Sathanas

Founded by Herbert Arthur Sloane in the mid-20th century, this American Satanic cult drew inspiration from Gnostic traditions, particularly the Ophites. Members revered the serpent as a bringer of true knowledge, equating it with Satan and viewing the biblical narrative of the Fall as a metaphor for enlightenment through rebellion 

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🔮 Snakes in Modern Witchcraft and Occult Practices

1. The Serpent's Path: A Witch's Guide to Snake Symbolism

This guide delves into the rich history of snake symbolism across various cultures, highlighting its association with transformation, divine wisdom, and hidden knowledge. In Minoan culture, for instance, snakes were linked to fertility and the underworld, embodying regenerative forces 

2. Abraxas and Anguiped Amulets

Abraxas, a deity depicted with a rooster's head and serpentine legs, features prominently in Greco-Roman magical amulets. These amulets, known as anguiped, symbolize a fusion of opposites and are often associated with esoteric practices blending elements of Judaism and paganism 

3. Kali and Serpent Symbolism

In Hindu and esoteric traditions, the goddess Kali is frequently depicted with snakes, symbolizing power, transformation, and the awakening of Kundalini energy. Her association with serpents underscores themes of destruction and renewal 

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