Thematic Bible: Decrees
Thematic Bible
Decrees » From the congregation in jerusalem
As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for them to obey.
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place on you any burden but these essential requirements: to keep away from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from anything strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you avoid these things, you will do well. Goodbye."
Decrees » Of the medes, irrevocable
When the king heard this, he was greatly upset, because he was determined to make every effort to save Daniel before the sun set. But the men who had gone as a group to the king told him, "Remember, your majesty, that according to the laws of the Medes and Persians, any decree or edict that the king establishes cannot be repealed."
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Documents sealed with » Decrees
Now, in the name of the king, you write what seems good to you concerning the Jewish people, and seal it with the king's signet ring, for a document written in the king's name and sealed with the king's signet ring cannot be revoked."