Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
Bible References
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Revelation 9:5
And the locusts were not given the power to kill these people, but [only] to torture them for five months. And the torment they would inflict was like a scorpion stinging a person.
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.