Reptiles

Reptiles

Created by God — Genesis 1:24,25.

Made for praise and glory of God — Psalm 148:10.

Placed under the dominion of man — Genesis 1:26.

Unclean and not eaten — Leviticus 11:31,40-43; Acts 10:11-14.

Mentioned in scripture

  • Chameleon. — Leviticus 11:30.
  • Lizard. — Leviticus 11:30.
  • Tortoise. — Leviticus 11:29.
  • Snail. — Leviticus 11:30; Psalm 58:8.
  • Frog. — Exodus 8:2; Revelation 16:13.
  • Horseleech. — Proverbs 30:15.
  • Scorpion. — Deuteronomy 8:15.
  • Serpent. — Job 26:13; Matthew 7:10.
  • Flying fiery serpent. — Deuteronomy 8:15; Isaiah 30:6.
  • Dragon. — Deuteronomy 32:33; Job 30:29; Jeremiah 9:11.
  • Viper. — Acts 28:3.
  • Adder or Asp. — Psalm 58:4; 91:13; Proverbs 23:32.
  • Cockatrice or basilisk. — Isaiah 11:8; 59:5.

Solomon wrote a history of — 1 Kings 4:33.

Worshipped by Gentiles — Romans 1:23.

No image of similitude of, to be made for worshipping — Deuteronomy 4:16,18.

Jews condemned for worshipping — Ezekiel 8:10.


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