KJV dictionary & concordance
A device or impression that closes, secures, authenticates, confirms, marks ownership, or preserves from alteration; to apply such a mark, shut up, certify, ratify, complete, or mark as belonging to an authority.
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Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: 1 Kings 21:8
Complete exact-word concordance
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
1611 marginal noteOr, steady.
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Historical English dictionary sources
A piece of metal or other hard substance, usually round or oval, on which is ingraved some image or device […] for making impressions on wax upon instuments of writing, as an evidence of their authenticity. […] Any act of confirmation. […] That which confirms, ratifies or makes stable; assurance. […] That which effectually shuts, confines or secures; that which makes fast. […] To set or affix a seal as a mark of authenticity […] To confirm; to ratify; to establish. […] To shut or keep close […] To mark as ones property, and secure from danger. […] To close; to fulfill; to complete; with up.
