What prophecy in Genesis 3:15 is often called the 'Protevangelium' or the first hint of the Gospel?
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Correct answer: The promise that the woman's offspring would crush the serpent's head
God told the serpent that the offspring of the woman would crush its head, while the serpent would strike his heel. Christians interpret this as the first prophecy of Christ's ultimate victory over Satan.
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