Sphragízō — G4972

Definition

verb

to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest

1. for security
2. Since things sealed up are concealed (as, the contents of a letter), (σφραγίζω means, tropically, to hide , keep in silence, keep secret: τί, Rev 10:4; Rev 22:10
3. in order to mark a person or thing
4. in order to prove, confirm, or attest a thing

Usually translated as

stop, seal up

Origin

from G4973

• sphragís (G4973)

Occurrences

Sphragízō occurs 26 times in 17 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), John (2), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (2), Ephesians (2), Revelation (9)

• Matthew 27:66 — So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing (σφραγίσαντες) the stone, and setting a watch.
• John 3:33 — He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal (ἐσφράγισεν) that God is true.
• John 6:27 — Labour 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 (ἐσφράγισεν).
• Romans 15:28 — When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed (σφραγισάμενος) to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
• 2 Corinthians 1:22 — Who hath also sealed (σφραγισάμενος) us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
• 2 Corinthians 11:10 — As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop (σφραγισεται) me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
• Ephesians 1:13 — In 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 (ἐσφραγίσθητε) with that holy Spirit of promise,
• Ephesians 4:30 — And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed (ἐσφραγίσθητε) unto the day of redemption.
• Revelation 7:3 — Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed (σφραγίσωμεν) the servants of our God in their foreheads.
• Revelation 7:4 — And I heard the number of them which were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένων): and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
• Revelation 7:4 — And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
• Revelation 7:5 — Of the tribe of Juda were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:5 — Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:5 — Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:6 — Of the tribe of Aser were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:6 — Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:6 — Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:7 — Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:7 — Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:7 — Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:8 — Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:8 — Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
• Revelation 7:8 — Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed (ἐσφραγισμένοι) twelve thousand.
• Revelation 10:4 — And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up (σφράγισον) those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
• Revelation 20:3 — And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal (ἐσφράγισεν) upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
• Revelation 22:10 — And he saith unto me, Seal (σφραγίσῃς) not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.