2 Bible Verses About Scorpions
Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;
Deuteronomy 8:15KJV
And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
1 Kings 12:11KJV
The recurring image of the scorpion in sacred writ serves less as a mere biological observation and more as a sharp, symbolic lesson on the nature of danger, judgment, and conferred spiritual authority. From the perils of the wilderness journey representing life's trials, to the instruments of harsh human rule or even divine consequence, the scorpion embodies that which wounds, poisons, and brings torment. Yet, Scripture culminates with the profound assurance of power granted to God's servants – an authority to overcome the very forces symbolized by scorpions and serpents, representing the insidious powers of the adversary. These verses collectively urge a vigilant awareness of spiritual hazards, coupled with a confident reliance on the divine empowerment that enables traversing even the most perilous paths without succumbing to their sting. Consider these passages, then, as a call to spiritual discernment and courage in the face of unseen foes.