Dictionary of Bible Themes A staff, generally ornate, held as a symbol of sovereign authority. Psalms 45:6God's own authority is symbolised as a sceptre See also Genesis 49:10Numbers 24:17 Psalms 60:7 Isaiah 30:31 pp Ps 108:8 Hebrews 1:8The sceptre is a symbol of Jesus Christ's reign See also Psalms 45:6Genesis 49:10 Numbers 24:17 Psalms 110:2 Revelation 2:27 Psalms 2:9 Revelation 19:15; 12:5 Esther 4:11 Earthly rulers had sceptres as symbols of authority Ezekiel 19:11Their description See also Esther 5:2; 8:4Ezekiel 19:14 Numbers 21:18 See also OT examples Psalms 125:3Isaiah 14:5 Jeremiah 48:17 Ezekiel 19:11,14; 21:10,13 Amos 1:5,8 Zechariah 10:11 Esther 5:2 The extension of a ruler's sceptre to one of his subjects was a sign of favour See also Esther 4:11; 8:4Matthew 27:29 Jesus Christ's tormentors gave him a mock sceptre See also 1130 God, sovereignty1670 symbols 2570 Christ, suffering 4518 sycamore-fig tree 5215 authority 5368 kingship 5509 rulers |
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