Bible Dictionary

Seal

a mark, stamp, sign, or device used to authenticate, secure, or identify something

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

101 of 116

Letter

S

Meaning

a mark, stamp, sign, or device used to authenticate, secure, or identify something

Key Scriptures

  • Esther 8:8
  • Daniel 12:4
  • Revelation 5
  • Revelation 6
  • Revelation 7

Also Called

signet seal up

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Basic Meaning

A seal is a mark, stamp, sign, or device used to authenticate, secure, identify, or close something.

Seals have been used throughout history on documents, letters, containers, and official records.


Biblical Usage

The word seal appears throughout Scripture in connection with documents, authority, identification, and visions.

References to seals occur in historical passages, prophecy, and Revelation.


  • Book
  • Mark
  • Revelation

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Scriptures

  • Esther 8:8
  • Daniel 12:4
  • Revelation 5
  • Revelation 6
  • Revelation 7

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