SEALS

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Called signet

Genesis 38:18 Genesis 38:25

Precious stones set in gold used as

Inscriptions upon, alluded to

Generally worn as rings or bracelets

IMPRESSIONS OF

Frequently taken in clay

Used for security

Daniel 6:17 Matthew 27:66

Attached to all royal decrees

1 Kings 21:8 Esther 3:12 Esther 8:8

Attached to covenants

Nehemiah 9:38 Nehemiah 10:1

Attached to lease and transfers of property

Jeremiah 32:9-12 Jeremiah 32:44

Set upon treasures

Deuteronomy 32:34

Attached to the victims approved for sacrifice, alluded to

Were given by kings as a badge of authority

Genesis 41:41 Genesis 41:42

Illustrative of

Circumcision

Converts

1 Corinthians 9:2

What is dear or valued

Song of Solomon 8:6 Jeremiah 22:24 Haggai 2:23

Secrecy

Daniel 12:4 Revelation 5:1 Revelation 10:4

Security

Song of Solomon 4:12 2 Timothy 2:19 Revelation 7:2-8 Revelation 20:3

Full approval

Appropriation of saints to God by the Spirit

2 Corinthians 1:22 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 4:30

Restraint

Job 9:7 Job 37:7 Revelation 20:3