Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4972
σφραγίζω
sphragizō · “to seal”
Used 15 times across 6 books
Definition
σφραγίζω
[in LXX chiefly for חָתַם (Deu.32:34, al.), also for סָתַם (Da TH Dan.8:26) ;]
to seal,
(a) for security: Mat.27:66, Rev.20:3; τ. καρπὸν τοῦτον, figuratively (cf. Deiss., BS, 238 f.; MM, xxiv; DB, iv, 427a), Rom.15:28;
(b) for concealment, hence, metaphorically, to hide (Da TH Dan.9:24, Jhn.14:17): Rev.10:4 22:10;
(with) for distinction, Rev.7:3-8; metaphorically, Eph.4:30; mid., 2Co.1:22;
(d) for authentication (Est.8:8): Jhn.3:33 6:27 (cf. κατα-σφραγίζω).†
[in LXX chiefly for חָתַם (Deu.32:34, al.), also for סָתַם (Da TH Dan.8:26) ;]
to seal,
(a) for security: Mat.27:66, Rev.20:3; τ. καρπὸν τοῦτον, figuratively (cf. Deiss., BS, 238 f.; MM, xxiv; DB, iv, 427a), Rom.15:28;
(b) for concealment, hence, metaphorically, to hide (Da TH Dan.9:24, Jhn.14:17): Rev.10:4 22:10;
(with) for distinction, Rev.7:3-8; metaphorically, Eph.4:30; mid., 2Co.1:22;
(d) for authentication (Est.8:8): Jhn.3:33 6:27 (cf. κατα-σφραγίζω).†
Where it appears
Matthew1
John2
Romans1
2 Corinthians1
Ephesians2
Revelation8
In the text
Matthew 27:66So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.John 3:33He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.John 6:27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.Romans 15:28When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.2 Corinthians 1:22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.Ephesians 1:13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,Ephesians 4:30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.Revelation 7:3Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.Revelation 7:4And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.Revelation 7:5Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.
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