New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Seals

• Called signet Gen. 38:18, 25
• Precious stones set in gold used as Ex. 28:11
• Inscriptions upon, alluded to 2 Tim. 2:19
• Generally worn as rings or bracelets Jer. 22:24
• Impressions of
  • Frequently taken in clay Job 38:14
  • Used for security Dan. 6:17; Mt. 27:66
  • Attached to all royal decrees 1 Ki. 21:8; Esther 3:12, 8:8
  • Attached to covenants Neh. 9:38, 10:1
  • Attached to leases and transfers of property Jer. 32:9-12, 44
  • Set upon treasures Dt. 32:34
  • Attached to the victims approved for sacrifice, alluded to Jn. 6:27
  • Were given by kings as a badge of authority Gen. 41:41, 42
• Illustrative of
  • Circumcision Rom. 4:11
  • Converts 1 Cor. 9:2
  • What is dear or valued Song 8:6; Jer. 22:24; Hag. 2:23
  • Secrecy Dan. 12:4; Rev. 5:1, 10:4
  • Security Song 4:12; 2 Tim. 2:19; Rev. 7:2-8, 20:3
  • Full approval Jn. 3:33
  • Appropriation of saints to God by the Spirit 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13, 4:30
  • Restraint Job 9:7, 37:7; Rev. 20:3