(General Notes) In Note 13, it is stated that the terms “mark” and “sign” “are used in the Scriptures as synonymous with seal, as in Romans 4:11.” WWPGC 36.9
I am unable to see that “sign” and “seal” are used synonymously in Romans 4:11. It is true that the sign of circumcision is called a seal of righteousness, but that does not make the two words synonymous. WWPGC 36.10
Response: Criticism observed. The decision to eliminate the General Notes, removes these from consideration in the 1911 edition. WWPGC 37.1