### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Aramaic word **ʻizqâʼ**, represented by `{{H5824}}`, is a term for a **signet-ring** or **signet**. It appears 2 times across 1 unique verse in the Bible. The word refers to an engraved item used for sealing, indicating official authority.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its only biblical appearance, `{{H5824}}` is used to describe an act of securing an official decree. After Daniel is cast into the lion's den, a stone is brought and laid on the mouth of the den. The king then seals the stone with his own **signet** `{{H5824}}` and with the **signet** `{{H5824}}` of his lords, ensuring that the situation could not be altered [[Daniel 6:17]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide context for the use of the signet:
* `{{H2857}}` **chătham** (to seal; seal): This is the Aramaic root verb describing the action for which the signet is used. In [[Daniel 6:17]], the king **sealed** the stone with his signet.
* `{{H7261}}` **rabrᵉbân** (a magnate; lord, prince): This term identifies the other figures of authority whose signets were used alongside the king's, highlighting the collective nature of the decree [[Daniel 6:17]].
* `{{H69}}` **ʼeben** (a stone): This word refers to the object that was sealed. In the context of Daniel's story, a **stone** was laid upon the mouth of the den and then secured with the signets [[Daniel 6:17]].
### Theological Significance
The significance of `{{H5824}}` is found in its representation of power and finality.
* **Symbol of Authority:** The **signet** `{{H5824}}` serves as a physical representation of the authority of both the king and his lords [[Daniel 6:17]]. Its use signifies an official and binding action.
* **Ensuring Finality:** The primary purpose of using the **signet** in this context was to make a situation unchangeable. The scripture explicitly states the sealing was done so "that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel" [[Daniel 6:17]].
* **Collective Agreement:** The use of the king's **signet** in conjunction with the **signet** of his lords demonstrates a shared and legally binding commitment to the decree, preventing any single party from reversing it.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H5824}}` **ʻizqâʼ** is a specific Aramaic term for a **signet**. Though it appears only twice in a single verse, its context in [[Daniel 6:17]] clearly defines its function as a tool of ultimate authority and finality. It illustrates how the power of the king and his lords was used to create an irrevocable seal, underscoring the gravity of the decree made concerning Daniel.
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