◄ 4973. sphragis ►
Lexicon sphragis: Seal Original Word: σφραγίς Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sphragis Pronunciation: sfrah-GEES Phonetic Spelling: (sfrag-ece') Definition: Seal Meaning: a seal, signet ring, the impression of a seal, that which the seal attests, the proof. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seal. Probably strengthened from phrasso; a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively -- seal. see GREEK phrasso HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4973 sphragís – an etched (engraved) object pressed into soft wax or clay to seal a document (letter); a "seal." "Seal" is often used metaphorically (Ro 4:11; 1 Cor 9:2; 2 Tim 2:19; Rev 9:4). For more discussion see 4972 (sphragízō), and the HELPS prophecy-guide at "the Great Tribulation." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition a seal, a signet NASB Translation seal (11), seals (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4973: σφραγίς σφραγίς, σφραγῖδος, ἡ (akin, apparently, to the verb φράσσω or φράγνυμι), from Herodotus down, the Sept. for חותָם, a seal; i. e. a. the seal placed upon books (cf. B. D., under the word , under the end; Gardthausen, Palaeogr., p. 27): Revelation 5:1; λῦσαι τάς σφραγας, ibid. (Rec.); ἀνοῖξαι, ibid. (5 G L T Tr WH), ; . b. a signet-ring: Revelation 7:2. c. the inscription or impression made by a seal: Revelation 9:4 (the name of God and Christ stamped upon their foreheads must be meant here, as is evident from ); 2 Timothy 2:19. d. that by which anything is confirmed, proved, authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof): Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 9:2. (Cf. BB. DD. under the word .) STRONGS NT 4973a: σφυδρόν σφυδρόν, σφυδρου, τό, equivalent to σφυρόν, which see: Acts 3:7 T WH. (Hesychius σφυδρά. ἡ περιφέρεια τῶν ποδῶν.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the verb σφραγίζω (sphragizo), meaning "to seal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a seal in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word חוֹתָם (chotam), Strong's Hebrew 2368, which similarly denotes a seal or signet used for marking ownership or authenticity. Another related term is תָּו (tav), Strong's Hebrew 8420, which refers to a mark or sign, often used in a protective or identifying sense. Usage: The term σφραγίς is used in the New Testament to denote a seal or mark that signifies ownership, authenticity, or protection. It is often used metaphorically to describe the Holy Spirit as a seal upon believers, indicating God's ownership and the guarantee of their salvation. Context: The Greek word σφραγίς appears in several New Testament passages, each highlighting different aspects of its meaning. In the ancient world, a seal was an important tool for securing documents, signifying authority, and marking ownership. It was typically made of stone, metal, or another hard material, engraved with a unique design or emblem. In the New Testament, σφραγίς is used both literally and metaphorically. For instance, in Revelation 7:2, it refers to the seal of the living God placed on the foreheads of His servants, symbolizing divine protection and ownership. In 2 Corinthians 1:22, Paul speaks of God having "set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come" (BSB). Here, the seal represents the Holy Spirit as a mark of God's ownership and the assurance of future inheritance. The concept of sealing also appears in Ephesians 1:13, where believers are described as being "sealed with the promised Holy Spirit" (BSB) upon believing in Christ. This sealing signifies the believer's secure position in Christ and the guarantee of their redemption. The use of σφραγίς in the New Testament underscores the themes of security, authenticity, and divine ownership. It conveys the idea that believers are marked by God as His own, protected and assured of their eternal inheritance through the Holy Spirit. Forms and Transliterations εσφυροκόπησε σφραγιδα σφραγίδα σφραγῖδα σφραγιδας σφραγίδας σφραγῖδας σφραγίδες σφραγίδι σφραγίδος σφραγιδων σφραγίδων σφραγις σφραγίς σφραγισιν σφραγίσιν σφραγῖσιν σφύρα σφύραι σφύραις σφύραν σφύρη σφυροκόπος sphragida sphragîda sphragidas sphragîdas sphragidon sphragidōn sphragídon sphragídōn sphragis sphragís sphragisin sphragîsin Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 4:11 N-AFS GRK: ἔλαβεν περιτομῆς σφραγῖδα τῆς δικαιοσύνης NAS: of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness KJV: of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness INT: he received of circumcision [as] a seal of the righteousness 1 Corinthians 9:2 N-NFS GRK: ἡ γὰρ σφραγίς μου τῆς NAS: I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship KJV: for the seal of mine INT: the indeed seal of my the 2 Timothy 2:19 N-AFS GRK: ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην Ἔγνω NAS: having this seal, The Lord knows KJV: having this seal, The Lord knoweth INT: having the seal this Knows Revelation 5:1 N-DFP GRK: ὄπισθεν κατεσφραγισμένον σφραγῖσιν ἑπτά NAS: sealed up with seven seals. KJV: sealed with seven seals. INT: on [the] back having been sealed with seals seven Revelation 5:2 N-AFP GRK: λῦσαι τὰς σφραγῖδας αὐτοῦ NAS: the book and to break its seals? KJV: and to loose the seals thereof? INT: to break the seals of it Revelation 5:5 N-AFP GRK: τὰς ἑπτὰ σφραγῖδας αὐτοῦ NAS: the book and its seven seals. KJV: to loose the seven seals thereof. INT: the seven seals of it Revelation 5:9 N-AFP GRK: ἀνοῖξαι τὰς σφραγῖδας αὐτοῦ ὅτι NAS: and to break its seals; for You were slain, KJV: and to open the seals thereof: for INT: to open the seals of it because Revelation 6:1 N-GFP GRK: τῶν ἑπτὰ σφραγίδων καὶ ἤκουσα NAS: of the seven seals, and I heard KJV: one of the seals, and I heard, INT: of the seven seals and I heard Revelation 6:3 N-AFS GRK: ἤνοιξεν τὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν δευτέραν NAS: the second seal, I heard KJV: the second seal, I heard INT: he opened the seal second Revelation 6:5 N-AFS GRK: ἤνοιξεν τὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν τρίτην NAS: the third seal, I heard KJV: the third seal, I heard INT: he opened the seal the third Revelation 6:7 N-AFS GRK: ἤνοιξεν τὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν τετάρτην NAS: the fourth seal, I heard KJV: the fourth seal, I heard INT: he opened the seal fourth Revelation 6:9 N-AFS GRK: τὴν πέμπτην σφραγῖδα εἶδον ὑποκάτω NAS: the fifth seal, I saw KJV: the fifth seal, I saw INT: the fifth seal I saw under Revelation 6:12 N-AFS GRK: ἤνοιξεν τὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν ἕκτην NAS: the sixth seal, and there was a great KJV: he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, INT: he opened the seal sixth Revelation 7:2 N-AFS GRK: ἡλίου ἔχοντα σφραγῖδα θεοῦ ζῶντος NAS: having the seal of the living KJV: having the seal of the living INT: of [the] sun having [the] seal of God [the] living Revelation 8:1 N-AFS GRK: ἤνοιξεν τὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν ἑβδόμην NAS: the seventh seal, there was silence KJV: the seventh seal, there was INT: he opened the seal seventh Revelation 9:4 N-AFS GRK: ἔχουσι τὴν σφραγῖδα τοῦ θεοῦ NAS: do not have the seal of God KJV: have not the seal of God in INT: have the seal of God Strong's Greek 4973 16 Occurrences σφραγῖδα — 10 Occ. σφραγῖδας — 3 Occ. σφραγίδων — 1 Occ. σφραγίς — 1 Occ. σφραγῖσιν — 1 Occ.