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
"He led you through the great and terrible wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there was no water; He brought water for you out of the rock of flint.
'Whereas my father loaded you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke; my father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.'"
"And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words, though thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house.
"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.
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