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Lexicon :: Strong's G4973 - sphragis

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σφραγίς
Transliteration
sphragis (Key)
Pronunciation
sfrag-ece'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably strengthened from φράσσω (G5420)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:939,1127

Strong’s Definitions

σφραγίς sphragís, sfrag-ece'; probably strengthened from G5420; 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.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x

The KJV translates Strong's G4973 in the following manner: seal (16x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strong's G4973 in the following manner: seal (16x).

  1. a seal

    1. the seal placed upon books

    2. a signet ring

    3. the inscription or impression made by a seal

      1. of the name of God and Christ stamped upon their foreheads

    4. that by which anything is confirmed, proved, authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σφραγίς sphragís, sfrag-ece'; probably strengthened from G5420; 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.
STRONGS G4973:
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. Revelation 5:2, 5 (Rec.); ἀνοῖξαι, ibid. (5 G L T Tr WH), Revelation 5:9; Revelation 6:1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12; 8:1.
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 Revelation 14:1); 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 .)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
4:11
1 Corinthians
9:2
2 Timothy
2:19
Revelation
5:1; 5:2; 5:5; 5:9; 6:1; 6:3; 6:5; 6:7; 6:9; 6:12; 7:2; 8:1; 9:4; 14:1

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4973 matches the Greek σφραγίς (sphragis),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 4:11 - and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned unto them;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:2 - If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:19 - Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:1 - And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, close sealed with seven seals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:2 - And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:5 - and one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath overcome to open the book and the seven seals thereof.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:9 - And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:1 - And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, Come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:3 - And when he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, Come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:5 - And when he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, Come. And I saw, and behold, a black horse; and he that sat thereon had a balance in his hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:7 - And when he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, Come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:9 - And when he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of them that had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:12 - And I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the whole moon became as blood;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:2 - And I saw another angel ascend from the sunrising, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a great voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:1 - And when he opened the seventh seal, there followed a silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 9:4 - And it was said unto them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree, but only such men as have not the seal of God on their foreheads.
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