Overview
The Bible addresses scorpion across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Luke and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Scorpion, the, Locust, Trumpet and Serpent.
Key Bible verses about scorpion
Old Testament
New Testament
Luke
Revelation
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.
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying scorpion for yourself
- Begin with Deuteronomy 8:15, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Revelation, Luke and Deuteronomy each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Scorpion, the, Locust, Trumpet and Serpent.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about scorpion?
The Bible addresses scorpion across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Luke and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Scorpion, the, Locust, Trumpet and Serpent.
How many Bible verses are about scorpion?
The Bible references scorpion in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention scorpion?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 8:15: “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;”
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