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Summary

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

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Bible References

A scorpion

Luke 10:19
Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you.
Ezekiel 2:6
But you, son of man, do not fear them, and do not fear their words -- even though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions -- do not fear their words and do not be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house!
Revelation 9:10
They have tails and stingers like scorpions, and their ability to injure people for five months is in their tails.

General references

Matthew 7:9
Is there anyone among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

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