# scroll #

## Definition: ##

In ancient times, a scroll was a type of book made of one long, rolled-up sheet of papyrus or leather.

* After writing on a scroll or reading it, people rolled it up using rods on the ends.
* Scrolls were used for legal documents and scripture.
* Sometimes scrolls that were delivered by a messenger were sealed with wax. This would prevent anyone else from opening the scroll and writing on it.
* Scrolls containing the Hebrew Scriptures were read aloud in the synagogues.

(See also: [seal](../other/seal.md) **·** [synagogue](../other/synagogue.md) **·** [wordofgod](../kt/wordofgod.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Jeremiah 29:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/29/01)
* [Luke 04:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/04/16)
* [Numbers 21:14-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/21/14)
* [Revelation 05:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/05/01)