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Before the curse, did snake crawl on the Earth as now? Could snake have legs before that? And its legs were taken away after the curse?
Did snakes once crawl on legs before the curse?
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The discussion centers on Genesis 3:14, where God curses the snake, leading to questions about whether snakes originally had legs before the curse. Participants explore the possibility of snakes evolving from legged lizards, supported by scientific studies on bone structure and the existence of some lizards with reduced limbs. The terminology used in the scripture, referring to the creature as a "snake" or "serpent," is also examined for clarity. While the evolutionary aspect aligns with scientific understanding, the implications of being "cursed" and "eating dust" remain uncertain. Overall, the conversation highlights the intersection of biblical text and evolutionary biology.
Before the curse, did snake crawl on the Earth as now? Could snake have legs before that? And its legs were taken away after the curse?
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BoulderHead
Did it say Serpent, or Snake?
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Actually, this is one part of the bible that isn't so bad, scientifically speaking. It is vey likely that snakes evolved from some legged lizard - as shown by studies of snake bone structure, and the discovery of some snakes/lizards with degenerated limbs.
Not quite so sure about the "cursed" and "eat dust" bit though...
Not quite so sure about the "cursed" and "eat dust" bit though...
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