Bible dictionary for children
Signet ring
A signet ring carries a design used to stamp a seal.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A signet ring carries a design used to stamp a seal. It can represent the authority of its owner.
Talk about it
How can a small object stand for a large responsibility?
An example from the Bible
Pharaoh gives Joseph his signet ring when placing him in charge. The object shows that Joseph can act with delegated authority.
Read Genesis 41:42 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Genesis 41:42
Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
