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Numbers 21:
Moses made the bronze serpent for good. Centuries later, it became an idol. 2 Kings 18:
Why did Jesus compare the Cross to Nehushtan?
Jesus did not compare the Cross to Hezekiah's burning of Nehushtan. He compared the Cross to Moses' raising up the bronze snake for healing.
John 3:
Jesus compared the Cross to Moses' bronze serpent, drawing a parallel between these two events. The bronze serpent was mounted up for the healing of the Israelites; Jesus would be lifted up on the Cross for the salvation of all who believe in Him. The bronze snake foreshadowed salvation through faith in Jesus on the Cross. Believers look upon Him, the crucified Savior, in faith to receive spiritual healing and eternal life.
Moses made the bronze serpent for good. Centuries later, it became an idol. 2 Kings 18:
Strong's Hebrew: 5180. נְחֻשְׁתָּן (Nechushtan) — 1 Occurrence
Why did Jesus compare the Cross to Nehushtan?
Jesus did not compare the Cross to Hezekiah's burning of Nehushtan. He compared the Cross to Moses' raising up the bronze snake for healing.