mentioned along with serpents (De 8:15). Used also figuratively to denote wicked persons (Eze 2:6; Lu 10:19); also a particular kind of scourge or whip (1Ki 12:11). Scorpions were a species of spider. They abounded in the Jordan valley.
Illustration: Scorpion
Who led you through that great and terrible wilderness, in which were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and thirsty land, where there was no water; who brought you forth water out of the rock of flint;
And now whereas my father did lay upon you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father has chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And you, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you do dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.