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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: what is the meaning of "trample upon serpents and scorpions". i know that it does not mean to actuarly stand on them but rather we do that in the spiritual realm, (he is under our feet.) rather that these are spiritual names for demons serpant i think i understand to be satan the serpant but scorpion i have not herd of before what spiritial demon is this and is he mentioned in the bible |
Bible Answer: Hello likethat, I think you are jumping to the spiritual realm too quickly. It means literal serpents and scorpions. There is no reason to think differently. The Lord Jesus gave this power to a certain number of disciples for a certain time frame. Steve |