◄ G4973 ►
σφραγίς
Transliteration
sphragis;
Pronunciation
sfrag-ece'
Parts of Speech
n f
Root Word (Etymology)
probably strengthened from 5420
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 7:939
KJV Translation Count — 16x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: seal (16)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. a seal
a. the seal placed upon books
b. a signet ring
c. the inscription or impression made by a seal
1. of the name of God and Christ stamped upon their foreheads
d. that by which anything is confirmed, proved, authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof)
Strong's Definitions
sfrag-ece'; probably strengthened from (5420) (φράσσω); a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literal or figurative: — seal.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And he received the sign of circumcision, a G4973 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:
If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the G4973 of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this G4973, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, G4973ed with seven G4973s.
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the G4973s thereof?
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 G4973s thereof.
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the G4973s thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the G4973s, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
And when he had opened the second G4973, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
And when he had opened the third G4973, 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.