Bible dictionary for children
Scroll
A scroll is a document made from material rolled around itself or rods.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A scroll is a document made from material rolled around itself or rods. It is read by unrolling the needed part.
Talk about it
How would finding a passage on a scroll differ from turning pages?
An example from the Bible
Luke describes Jesus receiving the scroll of Isaiah and finding a passage to read. A scroll works differently from a book with separate pages.
Read Luke 4:17 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Luke 4:17
The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
