Sphragís — G4973

Definition

feminine noun

a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively

1. the seal placed upon books
2. a signet-ring
3. the inscription or impression made by a seal
4. that by which anything is confirmed, proved, authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof)

Usually translated as

seal

Origin

probably strengthened from G5420

• phrássō (G5420)

Occurrences

Sphragís occurs 16 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Timothy (1), Revelation (13)

• Romans 4:11 — And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal (σφραγῖδα) 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 be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
• 1 Corinthians 9:2 — If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal (σφραγίς) of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
• 2 Timothy 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal (σφραγῖδα), The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
• Revelation 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 (σφραγῖσιν).
• Revelation 5:2 — And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals (σφραγῖδας) thereof?
• Revelation 5:5 — And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals (σφραγῖδας) thereof.
• Revelation 5:9 — And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals (σφραγῖδας) thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
• Revelation 6:1 — And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals (σφραγίδων), and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
• Revelation 6:3 — And when he had opened the second seal (σφραγῖδα), I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
• Revelation 6:5 — And when he had opened the third seal (σφραγῖδα), I heard the third beast 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.
• Revelation 6:7 — And when he had opened the fourth seal (σφραγῖδα), I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
• Revelation 6:9 — And when he had opened the fifth seal (σφραγῖδα), I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
• Revelation 6:12 — And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal (σφραγῖδα), and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
• Revelation 7:2 — And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal (σφραγῖδα) 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,
• Revelation 8:1 — And when he had opened the seventh seal (σφραγῖδα), there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
• Revelation 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 which have not the seal (σφραγῖδα) of God in their foreheads.