Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper.
Crushed breaketh out into a viper
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Bible References
Crushed breaketh out into a viper
Matthew 3:7
When, however, John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to receive his baptism, he said to them: "You brood of vipers! Who has prompted you to seek refuge from the coming judgment?
Matthew 12:34
You brood of vipers! how can you, evil as you are, say anything good? For what fills the heart will rise to the lips.
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Acts 24:9
The Jews also joined in the attack and bore out his statements.