Bible Dictionary

Seal

A mark, device, or impression used to confirm, secure, identify, or authenticate something.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

417 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

A mark, device, or impression used to confirm, secure, identify, or authenticate something.

Key Scriptures

  • 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

Also Called

sealed sealing

Original Language

Hebrew

חוֹתָם

chotam

seal; signet

Greek

σφραγίς

sphragis

seal

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

  • Mark
  • Scroll
  • Authority
  • Spirit

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Scriptures

  • 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

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