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NASB | Luke 10:19 "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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 10:19 "Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you. |
Bible Question: is 'tread on serpents and scorpions' literal? or symbolic? if symbolic what is the symbolism? |
Bible Answer: Greetings martimi! The NIV Study Bible states, "The snakes and scorpions may represent evil spirits; the enemy is Satan himself." The MacArthur NKJV Study Bible states, "10:19 serpents and scorpions. Cf. Ps. 91:13; Ezek. 2:6. These appear to be figurative terms for demonic powers (cf. Rom. 16:20)." "The protection Jesus promises is similar to that which God had sometimes promised in the *Old Testament (cf. Deut 8:15; Ps 91:13; for scorpions as a metaphor for human obstacles to one’s call, see Ezek 2:6). Here serpents, sometimes associated with *Satan, demons or magic, probably represent Satan’s hosts." IVP Bible Background Commentary: NT "To tread on serpents—Preservation from danger. If you tread on a poisonous reptile that would otherwise injure you, I will keep you from danger. If you go among bitter and malignant enemies that would seek your life, I will preserve you. See the notes at Mark 16:18. Scorpions—The scorpion is an animal with eight feet, eight eyes and a long jointed tail, ending in a pointed weapon or sting. It is found in tropical climates, and seldom exceeds 4 inches in length. Its sting is extremely poisonous, and it is sometimes fatal to life. It is in Scripture the emblem of malicious and crafty men. When rolled up it has some resemblance to an egg, Luke 11:12; Ezek. 2:6. The annexed cut will give an idea of its usual form and appearance. The enemy—Satan. The meaning of this verse is, that Jesus would preserve them from the power of Satan and all his emissaries—from all wicked and crafty men; and this shows that he had divine power. He that can control Satan and his hosts that can be present to guard from all their machinations, see all their plans, and destroy all their designs, must be clothed with no less than almighty power." Barnes' Notes on the NT "10:17-20. When the messengers came back, they were excited that even the demons had submitted to them in Jesus’ name. This was true because of the authority Jesus had given them. They had such authority because Satan’s power had been broken by Jesus. He answered them, I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Jesus was not speaking of Satan being cast out at that precise moment, but that his power had been broken and that he was subject to Jesus’ authority. However, Jesus said the cause for their joy should not be what they could do in His name but in the fact that their names were written in heaven. The personal relationship of a believer with God should be the cause of his joy. The authority given to these workers and the promise of no harm from snakes and scorpions was given for this particular situation." NIV Bible Knowledge Commentary NT --Nolan |
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