Scepter
A rod or baton that symbolized the authority of a ruler. Some scepters were long and thin like a curtain…
Things
Scorpion
Ancient scorpions were about two to four inches long and the deadliest of insects. Scorpions were often mentioned as symbols…
Serpent/Snakes
Many different types of snakes were mentioned in the Bible. Adders or asps were poisonous snakes, probably similar to cobras.…
Sheep/Lamb
Sheep are mentioned more often in the Bible than any other animal. The earliest mention is in Genesis 4:2, where…
Shield
Shields (sometimes called bucklers) were large or small objects that soldiers carried to protect themselves from the spears and swords…
Ship/Boat
The Israelites were farmers rather than sailors because they had no harbors. Most of the Mediterranean coast was usually controlled…
Showbread/Holy Bread
Twelve loaves of bread, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The loaves were placed on a special gold-covered table in…
Silver
Silver was used as money and also to make things: cups and crowns for kings and nobles, jewelry, idols, and…
Sin/Disobedience
Any act or thought that goes against God and His will. When we sin, we sin against God, who is…
Slavery
A system in which a person can be owned by another person. Slavery was an accepted part of life in…
Sling
A common weapon for hunting animals and for war. It was not like our slingshots. The sling was made of…