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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 yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they are not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:2

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

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:19

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

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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 backside, 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 loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:5 - And one of the elders saith to me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:9 - And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals of it: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and language, 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 seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four living beings saying, Come and see.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:3 - And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second living being say, Come and see.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:5 - And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third living being say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo, a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:7 - And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living being say, Come and see.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 6:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:9 - And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were 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 beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood:

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:2

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:1 - And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was 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 commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men who have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
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