Meaning
A seal is a mark, device, or impression used to confirm, secure, identify, or authenticate something.
It may also refer to the act of closing or securing an object or document.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, a seal is used to signify ownership, authority, authenticity, security, or confirmation.
Seals were applied to documents, tombs, and other objects, and the term is also used figuratively in several passages.
Key References
- Esther 8:8
- Daniel 6:17
- Matthew 27:66
- John 6:27
- Ephesians 1:13
- Ephesians 4:30
- Revelation 5:1
- Revelation 7:2-3
Related Terms
- Mark
- Scroll
- Authority
- Spirit