Definition and Overview:
Scrabble is a popular word game in which players use lettered tiles to create words on a game board. The objective is to score points by forming words from individual letter tiles, each with its own point value, on a grid. The game encourages vocabulary development and strategic thinking.

Biblical Perspective on Games and Leisure:
While the Bible does not specifically mention Scrabble or similar word games, it does provide guidance on the use of time and the pursuit of leisure activities. The Scriptures encourage believers to engage in activities that are edifying and promote wholesome interaction. In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the Apostle Paul writes, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God." This principle can be applied to playing games like Scrabble, suggesting that such activities should be enjoyed in a manner that honors God and fosters positive relationships.

Wisdom and Words in Scripture:
The Bible places significant emphasis on the power and importance of words. Proverbs 18:21 states, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This highlights the impact that words can have, both positively and negatively. In the context of Scrabble, players are reminded of the value of words and the wisdom required to use them effectively. James 3:5-6 warns of the potential for words to cause harm, likening the tongue to a small fire that can set a forest ablaze. Thus, even in a game setting, the choice of words should reflect the character and teachings of Christ.

Fellowship and Community:
Games like Scrabble can serve as a means of fellowship and community building among believers. Acts 2:42 describes the early church as devoted to fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. Engaging in games can be a modern expression of this fellowship, providing opportunities for believers to connect, share, and encourage one another in a relaxed setting. Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts Christians to "consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds," which can be facilitated through shared activities that promote interaction and mutual support.

Stewardship of Time:
The Bible encourages believers to be wise stewards of their time. Ephesians 5:15-16 advises, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." While leisure activities like Scrabble can be beneficial, they should not detract from one's responsibilities or spiritual growth. Balancing recreation with other aspects of life is essential to maintaining a healthy and God-honoring lifestyle.

Conclusion:
While Scrabble itself is not mentioned in the Bible, the principles of wise speech, fellowship, and stewardship of time provide a framework for engaging in such activities. By aligning leisure pursuits with biblical values, believers can enjoy games like Scrabble in a way that glorifies God and strengthens community bonds.1. (v. t.) To scrape, paw, or scratch with the hands; to proceed by clawing with the hands and feet; to scramble; as, to scrabble up a cliff or a tree.

2. (v. t.) To make irregular, crooked, or unmeaning marks; to scribble; to scrawl.

3. (v. t.) To mark with irregular lines or letters; to scribble; as, to scrabble paper.

4. (n.) The act of scrabbling; a moving upon the hands and knees; a scramble; also, a scribble.

SCRABBLE

skrab'-l: Occurs only in 1 Samuel 21:13, as the translation of tawah: "David.... feigned himself mad and scrabbled on the doors of the gate." "To scrabble" (modern English "scrawl") is here to make unmeaning marks; tawah means "to make a mark" from taw, "a mark," especially as a cross (Ezekiel 9:4), a signature (Job 31:35, see the Revised Version (British and American)), the name of the Hebrew letter taw ("t") originally made in the form of a cross; the Revised Version margin has "made marks"; but Septuagint has tumpanizo, "to beat as a drum," which the Vulgate, Ewald, Driver and others follow ("beat upon" or "drummed on the doors of the city," which seems more probable).

8427. tavah -- to make or set a mark
... confession, sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving, offering. A primitive root; to mark
out, ie (primitive) scratch or (definite) imprint -- scrabble, set (a mark). ...
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8428. tavah -- probably to pain, wound
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition probably to pain, wound NASB Word Usage pained
(1). scrabble, set a mark. A primitive root (or perhaps ident. ...
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The Exile Continued.
... to the description. A madman would be more likely to hammer than to "scrabble"
on the great double-leaved gate. The fifty-sixth ...
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The Water of Life;
... make use of their lusts for pleasure, and of grace to remove their guilt, and they
will make a pretty good shift, as we say; they will finally scrabble on in a ...
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Divine Grace.
... to make use of their lusts for pleasure, and of grace to remove their guilt, and
they will make a pretty good shift, as we say; they will finely scrabble on in ...
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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners:
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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A vindication of Gospel Truths Opened,
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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The Doctrine
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Mr. Bunyan's Last Sermon:
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Scrabble
... 1. (vt) To scrape, paw, or scratch with the hands; to proceed by clawing with the
hands and feet; to scramble; as, to scrabble up a cliff or a tree. ...SCRABBLE. ...
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Scouts (1 Occurrence)

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Scrabbled (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Scrabble. Multi-Version Concordance
Scrabbled (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 21:13 He changed ...
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