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# scepter #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "scepter" refers to an ornamental rod or staff held by a ruler, such as a king.
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* Scepters were originally a branch of wood with carved decorations. Later scepters were also made of precious metals such as gold.
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* The scepter was a symbol of royalty and authority which sympolized the honor and dignity associated with a king.
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* In the Old Testament, God is described as having a scepter of righteousness. This is related to God ruling as king over his people.
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* An Old Testament prophecy refers to the Messiah as a symbolic scepter that would come from Israel to rule over all nations.
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* This could also be translated as, "ruling rod" or "king's rod."
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(See also: [authority](../kt/authority.md), [christ](../kt/christ.md), [king](../other/king.md), [righteous](../kt/righteous.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Amos 01:5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/amo/01/05)
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* [Esther 04:9-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/est/04/09)
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* [Genesis 49:10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/49/10)
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* [Hebrews 01:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/01/08)
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* [Numbers 21:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/21/17)
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* [Psalms 045:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/045/005)
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