Verse 3
3. Paul had gathered The prisoners, safe on an island from which they could not escape, were probably not yet chained again.
A viper The viper is the only viviparous species of serpent, and very venomous. There are no vipers at the present day in Malta. On that island, as in our own country, the increased density of a civilized population exterminates venomous reptiles.
Out of the heat The viper stiffens with a small degree of cold, and recovers his activity with warmth. Supposing himself assaulted, he made a fierce assault. The enraged viper will dart several feet upon his victim.
Fastened With his teeth, and, as appears by the next verse, hung to Paul’s hand until flung off.
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