From a218a2cfd38ca0dcc38de3489f6c326ec9a86a87 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Grant_Ailie Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:53:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update bible/other/seal.md --- bible/other/seal.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/bible/other/seal.md b/bible/other/seal.md index 6293d370..586805b3 100644 --- a/bible/other/seal.md +++ b/bible/other/seal.md @@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ When referring to an action, the term “seal” means to close an object with s * Seals were used to mark different objects for the purpose of showing that the thing belonged to the owner or had come from the owner or was approved by the owner. * Seals were used to indicate the authenticity of something as deriving from the owner or being approved by the owner or belonging to the owner in some way. * Sometimes a seal was put on the top of a ring so that the owner of the ring could press the seal down into something and make an imprint on it. +* Sometimes seals were attached to a string or cord and worn around the neck. * Melted wax was used to seal letters or other documents that needed to be protected. When the wax cooled and hardened, the letter could not be opened without breaking the wax seal. The person who received the letter would see the unbroken seal and know that no one had opened it. * A seal was put on the stone in front of Jesus’ grave in order to keep anyone from moving the stone.