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σφραγίζω G4972

G4972 is the Greek word σφραγίζω, transliterated sphragízō. The King James Version most often renders it sealed.

Word: σφραγίζωTransliteration: sphragízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 17 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G4973 (σφραγίς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 28 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sealed 19×hath 2×sealing 1×set to his seal 1×stop 1×sealed with 1×seal up 1×set a seal 1×seal 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (set a, set to) seal up, stop.

Verses using σφραγίζω

All 17 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:66 · KJV

So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

John 3:33 · KJV

He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

John 6:27 · KJV

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 · KJV

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

2 Corinthians 1:22 · KJV

Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

2 Corinthians 11:10 · KJV

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

Ephesians 1:13 · KJV

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 · KJV

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Revelation 7:3 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 7:6 · KJV

Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:7 · KJV

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 twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:8 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4972 mean?

G4972 is the Greek word σφραγίζω (sphragízō), meaning to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest.

How is G4972 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sealed (19 times), hath (2 times), sealing (1 time), set to his seal (1 time), stop (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4972 appear in the Bible?

σφραγίζω (sphragízō) is tagged in 17 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4972 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4973 (σφραγίς).

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