Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
A scorpion
General references
Bible References
A scorpion
Luke 10:19
See, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [i.e., to receive protection from accidental contact with venomous creatures. See Acts 28:5] and [to have authority] over all the power of the enemy [i.e., Satan. See verse 18]. And nothing at all will hurt you.
Revelation 9:10
And they had tails like scorpions with stingers, and in their tails they had the power to inflict harm upon people for five months.
General references
Matthew 7:9
Or, what person among you would give his son a stone if he asked you for a piece of bread?