Hierarchy in Genesis
In the first three chapters of Genesis, the author of the book describes God's creation of the universe. He created light, matter, day and night, plants and animals, and lastly man.
Since He created the universe, it would follow that He is in command of all He created, including mankind, Adam and Eve. He then gave dominion over the earth to Adam, and told him to name all the animals. After he had done this, God made Eve as a helper and a companion to Adam.
Genesis then describes how the serpent tempts Eve and Adam to eat of the forbidden fruit. Now, even thought the serpent persuades Adam and Eve, it does not truly have power over them, and it ultimately answers to God.
So in terms of hierarchy, God is in charge of everything that exists, Adam and Eve, or humankind, has charge of the whole earth and answer to God, and the serpent has no power over anything but tempts the hearts of man to do ill, yet it answers to God all the same.
Nice! I like how put that the serpent has no power over anything... true! :D
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