G4973 σφραγίς
Strong's Greek Concordance · 16 KJV occurrences
σφραγίς
sphragís
Definition
a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively
KJV Renderings
seal
Derivation / Etymology
probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 16)
- Romans 4:11And 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:
- 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless 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 5:2And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
- Revelation 5:9And 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 6:3And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
- Revelation 6:7And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
- Revelation 6:12And 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 8:1And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.