Numbers 21:8

Easy To Read Version

The Lord said to Moses, “Make a bronze [277] snake and put it on a pole. If any person is bitten by a snake, then that person should look at the bronze snake on the pole. Then that person will not die.”

Cross References

2 Kings 18:4

Hezekiah destroyed the high places. [217] He broke the memorial stones [218] and cut down the Asherah poles. [219] At that time, the people of Israel burned incense [220] to the bronze snake made by Moses. This bronze snake was called “Nehushtan.” [221] Hezekiah broke this bronze snake into pieces {because the people were worshiping that snake}.

Psalm 145:8

The Lord is kind and merciful.\par The Lord is patient and full of love.\par

Isaiah 14:29

Country of Philistia, you are very happy because the king that beat you is now dead. But you should not be really happy. It is true that his rule has ended. But the king’s son will come and rule. And it will be like one snake giving birth to a more dangerous snake. This new king will be like a very quick and dangerous snake to you.

Isaiah 30:6

The sad message about the animals in the Negev: {\cf2\super [275]}

Isaiah 45:22

All you people in faraway places should \{stop following those false gods\}. You should follow me and be saved. I am God. There is no other God. I am the only God.

John 3:14

“Moses lifted up the snake in the desert. {\cf2\super [49]} It is the same with the Son of Man. The Son of Man must be lifted up too.