Genesis 3:15

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Cross-reference

John 12:31–33 Prophetic fulfillment

John 12:31-33 declares Satan's judgment through Jesus' lifting up, fulfilling Genesis 3:15's head-crush promise.

Revelation 20:10 Prophetic fulfillment

In Revelation 20:10, the devil's final destruction fulfills the promise of crushing the serpent's head.

In Revelation 12:17, the dragon's war on the woman's offspring fulfills the declared enmity.

In Revelation 12:9, the dragon is explicitly 'that ancient serpent,' pursuing the woman and her child — a direct visionary expansion of the enmity prophesied here.

In Revelation 12:7, the heavenly war against the dragon reflects the ongoing enmity from Genesis.

1 John 3:10 Allusion

In 1 John 3:10, the distinction between God's children and the devil's children reveals the ongoing 'seed' conflict.

1 John 3:8 Allusion

1 John 3:8 states Jesus came to destroy the devil's works, showing His victory over the serpent's power.

In Hebrews 2:14, Christ's death destroys the devil's power, echoing the crushing of the serpent's head.

In Colossians 2:15, Christ's victory over powers fulfills the promise of crushing the serpent's head through the cross.

'Born of a woman' directly echoes Genesis 3:15's 'seed of the woman' — Paul identifies Jesus as exactly the offspring promised to Eve.

'God will crush Satan under your feet' directly echoes Genesis 3:15's serpent-crushing promise — Paul declares its ultimate fulfillment through Christ.

In Acts 28:3-6, Paul is bitten by a viper but suffers no harm — the serpent bruises the heel but cannot destroy, enacting the promised victory.

Acts 13:10 Allusion

Acts 13:10 calls a false prophet a 'son of the devil,' applying the 'seed of the serpent' concept to an enemy of truth.

John 8:44 Allusion

John 8:44 identifies the devil as a murderer and liar from the beginning, directly explaining the serpent's role in the fall.

Luke 10:19 Allusion

In Luke 10:19, Jesus gives authority to 'tread on serpents' — directly echoing the promised crushing of the serpent's head by the woman's seed.

Luke 1:31 Allusion

The angel explains Mary will conceive by the Holy Spirit — the clearest fulfillment of the 'seed of the woman,' a child born without a human father who will rule forever.

Isaiah 7:14 Allusion

Isaiah 7:14 specifies a virgin birth — refining the mysterious 'seed of the woman' into a concrete sign of a child born without a human father, consistent with Genesis 3:15's unique maternal lineage.

In Matthew 23:33, Jesus warns the Pharisees they are 'serpents, a brood of vipers,' linking them to the ancient enemy.

Matthew 13:38 identifies the devil's offspring as 'sons of the evil one,' directly applying the 'seed' conflict in a parable.

In Matthew 4:1-10, Jesus faces Satan in temptation, enacting the enmity promised between the offspring and serpent.

Matthew 1:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 1:23 quotes Isaiah's virgin birth prophecy, identifying Jesus as the child. This establishes Jesus as the seed of the woman whose birth fulfills the Genesis 3:15 promise.

In 1 Corinthians 15:3, Christ's death for sins is the means of the serpent's defeat, the ultimate 'crushing' of its head.

Psalm 110:6 Allusion

Psalm 110:6 depicts the Messiah crushing rulers and judging nations — a clear echo of the promised seed who crushes the serpent's dominion.

Revelation 20:2 Prophetic fulfillment

In Revelation 20:2, the serpent from Genesis is bound, a direct fulfillment of the defeat promised in Genesis 3:15.

Revelation 12:13 depicts the dragon pursuing the woman, echoing the enmity between the serpent and the woman's offspring from Genesis 3:15.

Isaiah 53:5 Allusion

Isaiah 53:5 shows the Messiah's suffering that crushes sin, fulfilling the head-crushing victory promised here.

Zechariah 3:1 shows Satan opposing God's people, illustrating the ongoing enmity foretold with the serpent.

In 1 Peter 1:11, the Spirit of Christ predicted sufferings and glories, echoing the promise in Genesis 3:15 of victory through suffering.

Malachi 4:3 Parallel

Malachi 4:3 depicts the righteous treading down the wicked, mirroring the head-crushing promised here.

Hebrews 2:9 Typology

In Hebrews 2:9, Jesus tastes death for everyone, achieving the victory over the power of death (the serpent) promised in Genesis 3:15.

Matthew 1:18 reveals Jesus' virgin birth, identifying him as the woman's offspring who crushes the serpent.

In Ephesians 1:22, God placed all things under Christ's feet. This echoes the authority to crush the serpent's head.

Luke 11:22 Allusion

In Luke 11:22, Jesus describes overpowering the strong man, illustrating the victory over Satan promised in Genesis.

Luke 1:27 Allusion

In Luke 1:27, Mary is the specific 'woman' through whom the 'offspring' (Jesus) will come, fulfilling Genesis 3:15.

Luke 2:11 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 2:11, the birth of Jesus as Savior and Messiah fulfills the promised deliverer who crushes the serpent's head.

Luke 4:2 Allusion

In Luke 4:2, Jesus' temptation by the devil enacts the conflict between the offspring and the serpent promised in Genesis.

Luke 4:34 Allusion

In Luke 4:34, the demon recognizes Jesus as the Holy One, showing the serpent's offspring's fear of destruction.

Mark 3:27 Parallel

In Mark 3:27, Jesus describes binding the strong man (Satan) — enacting the 'crushing of the head' promised in Genesis.

John 16:11 Allusion

John 16:11 declares the judgment of Satan, the serpent, whose power is broken by Christ's victory announced in the protoevangelium.

John 19:30 Allusion

John 19:30 ('It is finished') signals Christ's decisive victory over sin and Satan, crushing the serpent's head as foretold.

Acts 26:23 Prophetic fulfillment

In Acts 26:23, Paul proclaims the Messiah's suffering and resurrection as the fulfillment—the 'seed' who crushes the serpent.

Isaiah 65:25 references the serpent's dust-eating curse, extending to future peace where enmity ends.

Judges 16:30 shows Samson destroying enemies at the cost of his own life — both a conqueror and a casualty, mirroring the seed who crushes the serpent but is bruised doing so.

Matthew 1:25 confirms Joseph had no union with Mary until after Jesus' birth — preserving the seed-of-woman-only aspect of the Genesis 3:15 promise.

Micah 5:3 Allusion

Micah 5:3 speaks of a woman in labor giving birth to Israel's future ruler — echoing the birth of the woman's seed who will have dominion.

In Philippians 2:9, God exalts Jesus with the supreme name, the victorious 'seed' who conquered the serpent.

Mark 5:7 Allusion

In Mark 5:7, the demon Legion recognizes Jesus's supreme authority, which is the beginning of the serpent's defeat.

James 4:4 Parallel

James 4:4 extends the enmity theme to believers who become enemies of God by befriending the world.

1 Peter 1:20 shows Christ was foreknown before creation, encompassing the redemption plan announced in Genesis 3:15.

Romans 1:3 Allusion

In Romans 1:3, Jesus is the descendant of David. This continues the 'seed' lineage promised in Genesis 3:15.

Mark 14:21 Allusion

In Mark 14:21, Jesus's betrayal is framed as fulfillment of scripture, connecting to the serpent's attack on the 'offspring.'