Figurative
the Holy Bible

--Matthew--

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? (3:7)

[Ye] serpents, [ye] generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? (23:33)

--Luke--

Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? (3:7)

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