SCAB, SCABBED
A scab or scabbed condition is a skin disease marked by hard, crusted patches. Under the law, some cases caused ceremonial uncleanness, while milder localized cases required priestly examination.
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SCAFFOLD
The scaffold was the raised platform on which Solomon knelt during the dedication of the temple. It is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 6:13.
SCALL
Scall refers to bald or scaly patches of eruption on the skin, mentioned in the laws concerning examination of disease in Leviticus 13–14.
Scapegoat
The scapegoat was the goat sent into the wilderness on the Day of Atonement after Israel’s sins were symbolically placed upon it. It represented the removal of the people’s iniquities from the camp.
Scarlet
Scarlet was a vivid, durable red dye used in priestly garments and other significant objects. Scripture also uses scarlet figuratively for conspicuous sin and records that Jesus was mockingly clothed in a scarlet robe.
Sceptre
A sceptre was a rod or staff used as a symbol of royal authority. In Scripture it represents a ruler’s power and, in prophecy, the enduring rule associated with Judah and the Messiah.
Sceva
Sceva was a Jewish chief priest or member of a high-priestly family in Ephesus. His seven sons attempted to expel an evil spirit in Jesus’ name without faith or authority and were overpowered by the possessed man.
Schism
A schism is a division within a community that disrupts unity and cooperation. The New Testament warns against such internal separation among members of Christ’s body.
Schoolmaster
Schoolmaster translates the Greek term for a household guardian who supervised a child until maturity. Paul uses the figure for the law, which directed and restrained Israel until faith in Christ came.
Schools
Schools in Jewish life developed especially after the exile and were commonly connected with synagogues. Instruction centered on Scripture, the Hebrew language, and moral training, with higher schools devoted to the study of the Law.
Schools of the Prophets
The schools of the prophets were communities or groups associated with prophetic training and instruction in Israel. They are mentioned in connection with Samuel and with the prophetic ministry of Elijah and Elisha.
SCIENCE
In older translations, “science” generally means knowledge or learning. Daniel uses it for learned understanding, while 1 Timothy warns against falsely claimed knowledge opposed to the gospel.
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