Scorpion
A scorpion is a venomous creature common in dry regions such as the wilderness of Sinai and parts of Palestine. Scripture also uses it as a picture of severe oppression, danger, and spiritual opposition.
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Scorpions
Scorpions are venomous creatures mentioned with serpents in descriptions of the wilderness. They also symbolize wicked or threatening people and, figuratively, harsh punishment or danger.
Scourging
Scourging was a severe punishment administered with rods, sticks, or leather thongs. Jewish law limited the number of stripes, while Roman scourging was inflicted on Jesus and on others who were not protected by citizenship.
SCRABBLE
To scrabble means to make marks or scrawl. In 1 Samuel 21:13 it describes David’s actions when he pretended to be mad, though some understand the original word as meaning that he drummed on the doors.
Scribes
Scribes were professional writers, officials, and later specialists in studying, copying, interpreting, and teaching the Law. In the New Testament many were associated with the Pharisees and were criticized for allowing human traditions to obscure God’s commands.
Scrip
A scrip was a small leather bag or wallet used by shepherds and travelers to carry food and other necessities. Jesus instructed His disciples in certain missions not to take such a bag.
Scripture
Scripture means the sacred writings regarded as God’s inspired revelation. In the New Testament the term ordinarily refers to the Old Testament, though apostolic writings are also recognized as Scripture.
SCUM
Scum is the residue or dirt adhering to a cooking pot. In Ezekiel 24 it pictures the stubborn uncleanness that judgment would not remove.
SCURVY
Scurvy originally referred broadly to a scaly skin condition that could be scraped away, such as dandruff. The biblical source also discusses Gareb as a hill near Jerusalem and as the name of one of David’s warriors.
Scythian
The Scythians were nomadic peoples from regions north of the Black and Caspian Seas and farther into Asia. In the New Testament the name could also represent people regarded by Greeks and Romans as uncivilized, yet all such distinctions were secondary to faith in Christ.
Scythopolis
Scythopolis was the Greek name for Beth-shean, an ancient city in the Jordan Valley.
Sea
In Scripture, sea may refer to the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, a river, or waters generally. It can also be used symbolically for the nations or the turbulent movements of the world.
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