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<div> '''1: '''''Σημεῖον''''' ''' (Strong'S #4592 — Noun Neuter — semeion — say-mi'-on ) </div> <p> "a sign, token or indication," is translated "token" in &nbsp;2—Thessalonians 3:17 , of writing of the closing salutations, the Apostle using the pen himself instead of his amanuensis, his autograph attesting the authenticity of his Epistles. See [[Miracle]] , Sign. </p> <div> '''2: '''''Σύσσημον''''' ''' (Strong'S #4953 — Noun Neuter — sussemon — soos'-say-mon ) </div> <p> "a fixed sign or signal, agreed upon with others" (sun, "with"), is used in &nbsp;Mark 14:44 , "a token." In the Sept., &nbsp;Judges 20:38,40; &nbsp;Isaiah 5:26; &nbsp;49:22; &nbsp;62:10 . </p> <div> '''3: '''''Ἔνδειγμα''''' ''' (Strong'S #1730 — Noun Neuter — endeigma — en'-dighe-mah ) </div> <p> "a plain token, a proof" (akin to endeiknumi, "to point out, prove") is used in &nbsp;2—Thessalonians 1:5 "a manifest token," said of the patient endurance and faith of the persecuted saints at Thessalonica, affording proof to themselves of their new life, and a guarantee of the vindication by God of both Himself and them (see No. 4, Note). </p> <div> '''4: '''''Ἔνδειξις''''' ''' (Strong'S #1732 — Noun [[Feminine]] — endeixis — en'-dike-sis ) </div> <p> "a pointing out, showing forth," is rendered "evident token" in &nbsp;Philippians 1:28 . See [[Declare]] , B, Proof. Cp. apodeixis, &nbsp; 1—Corinthians 2:4 . </p> &nbsp;Philippians 1:28&nbsp; 2—Thessalonians 1:5

<p> This word represents a pledge or advance payment as proof that the promise will be fulfilled. </p> <p> &nbsp;Genesis 9:12 (b) The rainbow is GOD's testimony that He will never again send a universal flood to destroy life upon the earth. </p> <p> &nbsp;Genesis 17:11 (b) [[Circumcision]] is a permanent mark on the men of [[Israel]] to remind them of GOD's unconditional promises to Abraham, and their identification with that covenant. </p> <p> &nbsp;Exodus 3:12 (b) Moses received this token on Mt. Sinai. The people had been delivered from Egypt, had safely crossed the sea, had been preserved as they traveled through the wilderness. They were now gathered around Moses on the mount. This was the proof that he was GOD's chosen leader. </p> <p> &nbsp;Exodus 12:13 (b) The [[Blood]] of the lamb was the evidence and proof to GOD that the people within the house believed His Word. It represents the precious Blood of [[Christ]] applied by faith to our hearts, wherein we testify that we believe GOD and His Word. </p> <p> &nbsp;Numbers 17:10 (c) Aaron's rod in the presence of GOD was the evidence to be used against the rebellious people of Israel, if there should ever be a question of GOD's righteousness in punishing [[Korah]] and his company. It is also a type of the evidence against wicked sinners, manifested in the wounds of [[Jesus Christ]] and His subsequent glory. The wounded CHRIST on the throne of Heaven, exalted by GOD, is sufficient proof that CHRIST is GOD's son, GOD's servant, even though men reject Him. </p> <p> &nbsp;Mark 14:44 (c) This may be taken as a type of the false provision and the vain conversation of hypocrites who enter the fold of the church for the sake of making money. </p> <p> &nbsp;2 Thessalonians 3:17 (b) Paul's signature on his letters, even though they were dictated by him, was proof that they were genuine and orthodox. </p>

<p> [[Token]] n. to'kn. L. signum, dialetically varied, or from the same radix. </p> 1. A sign something intended to represent or indicate another thing or an event. Thus the rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah. The blood of the paschal lamb, sprinkled on the doors of the Hebrews, was a token to the destroying angel of God's will that he should pass by those houses. &nbsp;Genesis 9; &nbsp;Exodus 12 <p> [[Show]] me a token for good. &nbsp;Psalms 86 </p> 2. A mark. In pestilential diseases, tokens are livid spots upon the body, which indicate the approach of death. 3. A memorial of friendship something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind. 4. In coinage, tokens were coins struck in the reign of [[Elizabeth]] in the cities of Bristol, Oxford and Worcester, and also by private persons, which were put into circulation, and upon being returned,the issuer gave the value of them in current money. 5. In printing, ten quires of paper an extra quire is usually added to every other token, when counted out for the press.