As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifed up (John 3:14).
The brazen "serpent" lifted up by Moses was symbolical of the means of salvation provided by God, in Christ and his death under divine judgment upon sin. Whereas the living "serpent" symbolizes sin in its origin, for example, unforgiveness and its deadly effects, the brazen "serpent" symbolized the bearing away of the curse and the judgment of sin; and the metal itself representing the righteousness of God's judgment.
The brazen "serpent" on the pole that is associated with hospitals throughout the country is symbolical for healing.
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I alway wanted to know what that snake on pole mean. Thank for clearing that up for us people that are not as knowlegdeable as you thanks Doc.
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