On Genesis 3:15 — Sounds like a homework question but...

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Jordan Malandro wrote:

Hi, guys —

I am in 6^th grade and go to All Saints Regional Catholic School in Manahawkin, New Jersey.

In religion class we were discussing the topic of original sin. We were reading our books and came across the passage from Genesis Chapter 3, Verse 15:

"He shall strike at your head and you shall strike at his heel."

I wasn't exactly sure how to interpret this passage so I would like you to explain what this Bible verse means.

Thank You. Sincerely,

Jordan Malandro

{ On Genesis 3:15 — Sounds like a homework question but... }

Mike replied:

Hi, Jordan —

You said:
I wasn't exactly sure how to interpret this passage so I would like you to explain what this Bible verse means.

This sounds like a homework question so the best I can do is direct you to the correct sources where you can find the answer.

I would search several sources:

The New Advent web site
Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, 1859 edition.
Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS)
The Navarre Bible series - The Pentateuch
The WHOLE Navarre Bible series.
Biblia Clerus from the Vatican (with FREE downloadable software.) - GREAT RESOURCE

The only other thing I'll say is the Biblical chapters and verses you want an exegesis on, when understood correctly, are an extremely important part of our salvation history.

Hope this helps,

Mike