Bible Dictionary
Brazen Serpent
The brazen serpent was the copper or bronze serpent Moses lifted on a pole in the wilderness. Those who looked upon it in faith were healed from the serpent bites; Jesus used it as a figure of His being lifted up for salvation.
Biblical Usage
The brazen serpent is associated with the wilderness account in which it was lifted up for those suffering from serpent bites. The supplied material also indicates its connection with Jesus’ reference to the serpent being lifted up.