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σφραγίς G4973
G4973 is the Greek word σφραγίς, transliterated sphragís. The King James Version most often renders it seal.
What it means
a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
Where it comes from
probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: seal.
Verses using σφραγίς
All 15 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 4:11 · KJV
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 be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
1 Corinthians 9:2 · KJV
If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
2 Timothy 2:19 · KJV
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Revelation 5:2 · KJV
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Revelation 5:5 · KJV
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 thereof.
Revelation 5:9 · KJV
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals 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 · KJV
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 beasts saying, Come and see.
Revelation 6:3 · KJV
And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
Revelation 6:5 · KJV
And when he had opened the third seal, 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 · KJV
And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
Revelation 6:9 · KJV
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:
Revelation 6:12 · KJV
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;
Revelation 7:2 · KJV
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,
Revelation 8:1 · KJV
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Revelation 9:4 · KJV
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 of God in their foreheads.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4973 mean?
G4973 is the Greek word σφραγίς (sphragís), meaning a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
How is G4973 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it seal (11 times), seals (4 times).
How many times does G4973 appear in the Bible?
σφραγίς (sphragís) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4973 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω).
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