Luke Chapter 10, Verse 19
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19: ιδου διδωμι υμιν την εξουσιαν του πατειν επανω οφεων και σκορπιων και επι πασαν την δυναμιν του εχθρου και ουδεν υμας ου μη αδικηση αδικησει
19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and
scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing
shall by any means hurt you.
19: Behold, I have given you power to tread upon serpents and
scorpions and upon all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall hurt
you.
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 "Mk 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, Lk 12:12 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.
