Used to hold people in captivity, both physically and spiritually, but also an emblem of honour and public office.
Chains as a means of physical restraint
See also
pp Lk 8:29
Paul in chains for Christ
Chains as a metaphor of captivity
Political bondage
Spiritual bondage to sin
God's binding of sinful angels
The domination of others
Chains as a form of ornament
As emblems of honour or rank
As a form of jewellery
the high priest's breastplate
As adornment of idols
As adornment of places of worship
