Seals

In the Bible, seals often symbolize authenticity, protection, and authority. In ancient times, a seal was used to verify the identity of the sender and the legitimacy of a document. For instance, in the context of legal documents, seals served as a mark of ownership and a guarantee of the contents. This is reflected in the practice of sealing letters and important documents with wax and an emblematic stamp, as seen in Esther 8:10, where King Xerxes' edict is sealed with his signet ring, signifying its authority.The concept of seals also carries significant theological implications. In the Book of Revelation, seals are used in a prophetic context to denote God's judgment and the unfolding of divine plans (Revelation 5:1-5). The breaking of seals by the Lamb (Jesus Christ) reveals a series of events leading to the end times, illustrating the authority of Christ over history and His role in enacting God's will. Furthermore, believers are described as being sealed with the Holy Spirit, which signifies their security and ownership by God (Ephesians 1:13-14). This sealing acts as a divine guarantee of their inheritance and relationship with God, emphasizing both protection and assurance of salvation.