Bible Encyclopedias
Pentacle of Solomon
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
a five-angled figure, composed of two triangles interlaced; the legendary seal or sigil of Solomon, carved on an emerald, by which he ruled the gins or daemons, representing the five fingers of the hand of Omnipotence. David's shield had six angles.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pentacle of Solomon'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/pentacle-of-solomon.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.