G4972: σφραγίζω
sphragízō · “to seal”
Definition
to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
KJV translates it as: (set a, set to) seal up, stop
Word origin: from G4973 (σφραγίς);
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for חָתַם (Deu.32:34, al.), also for סָתַם (Da TH Dan.8:26) ;]
to seal,
(a) for security: Mat.27:66, Rev.20:3; τ. καρπὸν τοῦτον, figuratively (cf. Deiss., BS, 238 f.; MM, xxiv; DB, iv, 427a), Rom.15:28;
(b) for concealment, hence, metaphorically, to hide (Da TH Dan.9:24, Jhn.14:17): Rev.10:4 22:10;
(with) for distinction, Rev.7:3-8; metaphorically, Eph.4:30; mid., 2Co.1:22;
(d) for authentication (Est.8:8): Jhn.3:33 6:27 (cf. κατα-σφραγίζω).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4972 is translated
- having sealed ×3
- you were sealed ×2
- sealed; ×2
- has set his seal ×1
- has sealed ×1
- we may have sealed ×1
- sealed ×1
- sealed. ×1
- do seal ×1
- sealed it ×1
- may seal ×1
Bible verses with G4972 (sphragízō)
Sphragízō appears in 14 verses.
- Matthew 27:66
So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
- John 3:33
He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal 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.
- Romans 15:28
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
- 2 Corinthians 1:22
Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
- 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 with that holy Spirit of promise,
- Ephesians 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
- Revelation 7:3
Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
- Revelation 7:4
And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed 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 twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad 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 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 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 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 not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.