Table of Contents
Seals
1. Called signet. Ge 38:18,25.
2. Precious stones set in gold used as. Ex 28:11.
3. Inscriptions upon, alluded to. 2Ti 2:19.
4. Generally worn as rings or bracelets. Jer 22:24.
5. Impressions of
a. Frequently taken in clay. Job 38:14.
b. Used for security. Da 6:17; Mt 27:66.
c. Attached to all royal decrees. 1Ki 21:8; Es 3:12; 8:8.
d. Attached to covenants. Ne 9:38; 10:1.
e. Attached to lease and transfers of property. Jer 32:9-12,44.
f. Set upon treasures. De 32:34.
g. Attached to the victims approved for sacrifice, alluded to. Joh 6:27.
h. Were given by kings as a badge of authority. Ge 41:41,42.
6. Illustrative of
a. Circumcision. Ro 4:11.
b. Converts. 1Co 9:2.
c. What is dear or valued. Song 8:6; Jer 22:24; Hag 2:23.
d. Secrecy. Da 12:4; Re 5:1; 10:4.
e. Security. Song 4:12; 2Ti 2:19; Re 7:2-8; 20:3.
f. Full approval. Joh 3:33.
g. Appropriation of saints to God by the Spirit. 2Co 1:22; Eph 1:13; 4:30.