Why Serpent Is Wise?

Serpents are considered to be wise because they evoke fear and respect in human beings. Human beings do not fear and respect many animals but they definitely fear and respect snakes.

What does the Bible say about being wise as a serpent?

10:16 Necessity of cunning and innocence

Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

What does the serpent in the Bible represent?

The serpent was a symbol of evil power and chaos from the underworld as well as a symbol of fertility, life and healing.