Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Scorpions, Chastising With skorpi-unz. See PUNISHMENTS 3., (17); SCORPION. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Scorpions mentioned along with serpents (Deut. 8:15). Used also figuratively to denote wicked persons (Ezek. 2:6; Luke 10:19); also a particular kind of scourge or whip (1 Kings 12:11). Scorpions were a species of spider. They abounded in the Jordan valley. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary SCORPIONS a large insect of the spider species having a … Continue reading “SCORPIONS”

SCORPION Luk 10:19, one of the largest and most malignant of all the insect tribes. It somewhat resembles the lobster in its general appearance, but is much more hideous. Those found in Southern Europe seldom exceed two inches in length; but in tropical climates it is not uncommon thing to meet with them five or … Continue reading “Scorpion”

SCORNERS, WARNINGS CONCERNING Pro 1:22; Pro 3:34; Pro 13:1; Pro 14:6; Pro 19:29; Pro 22:10; Pro 29:8 –SEE Scoffers, IRREVERENCE Mocking, MOCKING& MOCKING& SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

SCORNER One who treats any person or thing with contempt. “He deems, ” says Mr. Scott, “his own understanding equal to the discovery, investigation, and even comprehension, of every subject: he therefore rejects as false whatever he cannot account for, what he finds contrary to his preconceived sentiments, and what is out of the reach … Continue reading “SCORNER”

Scorn SCORN.Of scorn pure and simple there is remarkably little trace in the recorded words and actions of Jesus Christ. Whereas other teachers of lofty morality have usually treated with some contempt those who made no effort to approach their ideals, Christs attitude towards the sinner was uniformly one of sympathetic help. He alone recognized … Continue reading “Scorn”

Scoresby, William, D.D. an English clergyman and Arctic explorer, was born at Cropton, Yorkshire, Oct. 5, 1789. He commenced a seafaring life at the age of ten, and in his twenty-first year succeeded his father as commander of the Resolution, and carried on the business of whale fishing. In 1822 he explored the east coast … Continue reading “Scoresby, William, D.D.”

Scorch, Scorching “to scorch” (from kauma, “heat”), is used (a) of seed that had not much earth, Mat 13:6; Mar 4:6; (b) of men, stricken retributively by the sun’s heat, Rev 16:8-9. “burning heat” (akin to kaio, “to burn”), is translated “scorching heat” in Mat 20:12 (AV, “heat”); Luk 12:55 (ditto); in Jam 1:11, RV, … Continue reading “Scorch, Scorching”

SCORCH See HEAT. Fuente: A Symbolical Dictionary

Scopus (, a watchman or mark), the popular epithet given by Josephus to an eminence at seven furlongs’ distance, on the north, from Jerusalem, whence Cestius approached the city from Gabaon (el-Jib), and Titus from Gophna (Jifna), the latter obtaining a fine view of the Temple (War, 2, 19, 4; 5, 2, 3). Dr. Robinson … Continue reading “Scopus”