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The term "scepter" refers to an ornamental rod or staff held by a ruler, such as a king.
* Scepters were originally a branch of wood with carved decorations. Later scepters were also made of precious metals such as gold.
* The scepter was a symbol of royalty and authority which sympolized the honor and dignity associated with a king.
* In the Old Testament, God is described as having a scepter of righteousness. This is related to God ruling as king over his people.
* An Old Testament prophecy refers to the Messiah as a symbolic scepter that would come from Israel to rule over all nations.
* This could also be translated as, "ruling rod" or "king's rod."
* The scepter was a symbol of royalty and authority and also symbolized the honor and dignity associated with a king.
* In the Old Testament, God was described as having a scepter of righteousness because God rules as king over his people.
* An Old Testament prophecy referred to the Messiah as a symbolic scepter that would come from Israel to rule over all nations.
* This could also be translated as "ruling rod" or "king's rod.
(See also: [authority](../kt/authority.md), [Christ](../kt/christ.md), [king](../other/king.md), [righteous](../kt/righteous.md))