“These words eloquently signify the perceptible serpent that must be annihilated by Christ's death. He calls Satan a fleeing and deserting serpent in order to indicate his flight from the company of the heavenly powers, and also because he hoped to escape the punishment of his crime.”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 26:13
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13By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
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11The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
12He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
— Job 26:13 —
14Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?