The serpent was cursed for misquoting God's word and tempting Eve to disobey it. The man and woman were punished for their disobedience. But a ray of hope comes into this dark picture when God says to the serpent:-
Nyoka alilaaniwa kwa kunukuu vibaya neno la Mungu na kumjaribu Eva kirahisi. kwa kutokutii kwao mwanaume na mwanamke waliadhibiwa. lakini mwanga wa tumaini unaingia ndani ya picha hii yenye giza Mungu alipowaambia Nyoka: -