Seals

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. — Song 8:6; Jer 22:24; Hag 2:23.

Secrecy. — Da 12:4; Re 5:1; 10:4.

Security. — Song 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.