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Sceptre
        This word originally meant a rod or staff. It was thence specifically applied to the shepherd's crook, Le 27:32; Mic 7:14 and to the wand or sceptre of a ruler. The allusions to it are all of a metaphorical character, and describe it simply as one of the insignia of supreme power. Ge 49:10 We are consequently unable to describe the article from any biblical notice we may infer that it was probably made of wood. The sceptre of the Persian monarch is described as "golden" i.e. probably of massive gold. Es 4:11


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'sceptre' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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