Bible Dictionary
TOKEN
A token is a sign or tangible indication of something, often serving as evidence or a memorial. In the Bible it may mark a covenant, confirm a promise, identify a person, or demonstrate God’s work.
Biblical Usage
Biblical tokens may mark or confirm a covenant, preserve a memorial, or provide evidence. The term is used of signs associated with the exodus, a memorial connected with the priesthood, and the sign given in the account of Rahab. New Testament examples have varied contexts and meanings.