The term "sealeth" is an archaic form of the verb "seal," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, signifying the act of securing, authenticating, or marking something as complete or genuine. In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of sealing is often associated with divine authority, protection, and the assurance of God's promises.

Divine Authority and Ownership

In biblical times, a seal was used to denote ownership and authority. This is evident in the spiritual context where God "sealeth" His people, marking them as His own. In Ephesians 1:13-14 , the Apostle Paul writes, "And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory." Here, the sealing by the Holy Spirit signifies God's ownership and the believer's secure position in Christ.

Protection and Security

The act of sealing also conveys the idea of protection and security. In Revelation 7:3 , an angel commands, "Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have sealed the foreheads of the servants of our God." This sealing serves as a divine protection for God's servants during times of judgment and tribulation, indicating that they are under His care and safeguarding.

Authentication and Assurance

Sealing is further used to authenticate and assure the fulfillment of God's promises. In 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 , Paul states, "Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come." The seal of the Holy Spirit is a guarantee of the believer's future inheritance and the certainty of God's promises.

Completion and Finality

The concept of sealing also implies completion and finality. In the context of a legal or official document, a seal would signify that the document is complete and binding. Similarly, in the spiritual realm, God's sealing of His people indicates the completion of His redemptive work in their lives. In John 6:27 , Jesus speaks of Himself, saying, "Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval." This indicates the Father's confirmation and approval of Jesus' mission and work.

Judgment and Consequence

In some instances, sealing is associated with judgment and consequence. In Daniel 12:9 , the angel tells Daniel, "Go on your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end." This sealing of the prophetic words signifies that they are set and determined, awaiting their fulfillment at the appointed time.

In summary, the concept of "sealeth" in the Bible encompasses themes of divine authority, protection, authentication, completion, and judgment. It reflects the multifaceted nature of God's interaction with humanity, emphasizing His sovereignty, faithfulness, and the assurance of His promises to His people.

How Christ is Made Use of as the Life, by one that is So Dead and ...
... soul in this case: 1. By sending the Spirit of life, that enlighteneth,
informeth, persuadeth, and sealeth. 2. By actuating grace ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xxv how christ is.htm

That the Self-Existent Being must be All-Powerful.
... Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. Which
commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars. ...
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S. Stephen's Day
... As the dying Martyr kneeleth,. For his murderers he appealeth,. And his prayer
their pardon sealeth,. For their madness grieving sore; ...
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That in the Lord's Prayer the Saints Say for Themselves: "Forgive ...
... man living be justified;" and in the prayer of the most wise Solomon: "There is
no man that sinneth not;" and in the book of the holy Job: "He sealeth in the ...
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Whether a Movement of the Free Will is Required for the ...
... a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon me, in slumberings
upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article three whether a movement.htm

The Conversion of Paul.
... perceptible. It was a signal of the approach of the Son of God, "who looketh
on the sun, and it shineth not, and sealeth up the stars.". ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xii the conversion of.htm

Natural Science and Theological Science.
... and the pillars thereof tremble. Which commandeth the Sun, and it riseth
not; and sealeth up the Stars [283] !". 1. But it was now ...
/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/sermon ii natural science and.htm

On the Ten Points of Doctrine.
... Who descended upon the Lord Jesus Christ in form of a dove; Who wrought in the Law
and in the Prophets; Who now also at the season of Baptism sealeth thy soul ...
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"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on ...
... When a soul hath put to its seal by believing God's word, and hath acknowledged
God's truth and faithfulness in his word, the Spirit sealeth mutually the ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xii thou shall keep.htm

The Greatness of the Soul,
... a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings
upon the bed; then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the greatness of the soul.htm

Sealeth (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sealeth (5 Occurrences). ... Job 9:7 Which commandeth the sun,
and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Uncovereth (12 Occurrences)
... shadow of death. (See JPS ASV). Job 33:16 Then He uncovereth the ear of men,
And for their instruction sealeth: (YLT). Job 36:10 And ...
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Writeth (26 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 21:8 And she writeth letters in the name of Ahab, and sealeth with his seal,
and sendeth the letters unto the elders, and unto the freemen, who are in ...
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Freemen (17 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 21:8 And she writeth letters in the name of Ahab, and sealeth with his seal,
and sendeth the letters unto the elders, and unto the freemen, who are in ...
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Dromedary (3 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:10 And he writeth in the name of the king Ahasuerus, and sealeth with the
signet of the king, and sendeth letters by the hand of the runners with ...
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Mares (1 Occurrence)
... Esther 8:10 And he writeth in the name of the king Ahasuerus, and sealeth with the
signet of the king, and sendeth letters by the hand of the runners with ...
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Sealing (5 Occurrences)

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Sealest (1 Occurrence)

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Runners (21 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:10 And he writeth in the name of the king Ahasuerus, and sealeth with the
signet of the king, and sendeth letters by the hand of the runners with ...
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Signet (21 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:10 And he writeth in the name of the king Ahasuerus, and sealeth with the
signet of the king, and sendeth letters by the hand of the runners with ...
/s/signet.htm - 15k

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