Dict: easton - Chain

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(1.) A part of the insignia of office. A chain of gold was placed about Joseph's neck kjv@Genesis:41:42); and one was promised to Daniel (5:7). It is used as a symbol of sovereignty kjv@Ezekiel:16:11). The breast-plate of the high-priest was fastened to the ephod by golden chains kjv@Exodus:39:17 kjv@Exodus:39:21).

(2.) It was used as an ornament kjv@Proverbs:1:9; Cant. 1:10). The Midianites adorned the necks of their camels with chains kjv@Judges:8:21-26).

(3.) Chains were also used as fetters wherewith prisoners were bound kjv@Judges:16:21; kjv@2Samuel:3:34; kjv@2Kings:25:7; kjv@Jeremiah:39:7). Paul was in this manner bound to a Roman soldier kjv@Acts:28:20; kjv@Ephesians:6:20; kjv@2Timothy:1:16). Sometimes, for the sake of greater security, the prisoner was attached by two chains to two soldiers, as in the case of Peter kjv@Acts:12:6).