NT Text: John 3:14
OT Source(s):
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Allusion
Connection Method(s): Typology
Anchor Text: Num 21:8-9 — The Bronze Serpent
Significance: Primary analogy: looking at bronze serpent brought physical life; looking in faith at crucified Son of Man brings eternal life. Secondary parallel: Israel's sin/judgment requiring divine remedy mirrors humanity's predicament. "Lifted up" has dual meaning (crucifixion + exaltation), drawing on Isaiah's Suffering Servant language. First of three "lifted up" sayings in John (cf. 8:28; 12:32).