Wisdom 16:6-7
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6 But as a warning, for a short time they were terrorized,
though they had a sign[a] of salvation, to remind them of the precept of your law.
7 For the one who turned toward it was saved,
not by what was seen,
but by you, the savior of all.
Footnotes
- 16:6 Sign: the brazen serpent, as related in Numbers 21, but the author deliberately avoids any misunderstanding by addressing the Lord as responsible for the healing, since he is “the savior of all” (v. 7; see also vv. 12 and 26 for the role of the “word” of God).
Wisdom 16:10
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10 But not even the fangs of poisonous reptiles overcame your children,
for your mercy came forth and healed them.(A)
John 3:14-15
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14 And just as Moses lifted up[a] the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,(A) 15 [b]so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.”
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- 3:14 Lifted up: in Nm 21:9, Moses simply “mounted” a serpent upon a pole. John here substitutes a verb implying glorification. Jesus, exalted to glory at his cross and resurrection, represents healing for all.
- 3:15 Eternal life: used here for the first time in John, this term stresses quality of life rather than duration.
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