Dictionary entry

Seals

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Called signet Ge 38:18,25

Precious stones set in gold used as Ex 28:11

Inscriptions upon, alluded to 2Ti 2:19

Generally worn as rings or bracelets Jer 22:24

IMPRESSIONS OF

Frequently taken in clay Job 38:14

Used for security Da 6:17; Mt 27:66

Attached to all royal decrees 1Ki 21:8; Es 3:12; 8:8

Attached to covenants Ne 9:38; 10:1

Attached to lease and transfers of property Jer 32:9-12,44

Set upon treasures De 32:34

Attached to the victims approved for sacrifice, alluded to Joh 6:27

Were given by kings as a badge of authority Ge 41:41,42

Illustrative of

Circumcision Ro 4:11

Converts 1Co 9:2

What is dear or valued So 8:6; Jer 22:24; Hag 2:23

Secrecy Da 12:4; Re 5:1; 10:4

Security So 4:12; 2Ti 2:19; Re 7:2-8; 20:3

Full approval Joh 3:33

Appropriation of saints to God by the Spirit 2Co 1:22; Eph 1:13; 4:30

Restraint Job 9:7; 37:7; Re 20:3