Greek · G4973 · unreviewed

σφραγίς

Seal

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σφραγίς G4973

Pronunciation sphragís

What does σφραγίς (sphragís) mean in the Bible?

σφραγίς (sphragís) is a Greek word meaning "seal". σφραγίς, -ῖδος, ἡ [in LXX: Exo.

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Meaning

seal

Extended definition

A seal marks ownership and authenticity; when used metaphorically, it guarantees divine approval or protection.

1a seal, signet: Rev.7:2.

2The impression of a seal or signet, a seal (on its various purposes, see: σφραγίζω): on a book or roll, Rev.5:1-2, 5 5:9 6:1, 3 6:5, 7 6:9, 12 8:1; metaphorically, Rom.4:11, 1Co.9:2, 2Ti.2:19, Rev.9:4.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine 1 Cor 9:2 1×

Genitive · Plural · Feminine Rev 6:1 1×

Dative · Plural · Feminine Rev 5:1 1×

Accusative · Singular · Feminine Rom 4:11 · 2 Tim 2:19 · Rev 6:3 · Rev 6:5 · Rev 6:7 · Rev 6:9 · Rev 6:12 · Rev 7:2 · Rev 8:1 · Rev 9:4 10×

Accusative · Plural · Feminine Rev 5:2 · Rev 5:5 · Rev 5:9 3×

Biblical Occurrences

Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.

Biblical Witnesses

1 Corinthians 9:1-6 seal sphragís Nominative · Singular · Feminine

Mark or proof of apostolic authority and validation of ministry

Jeremiah 51:20-24 seal sphragís

Literal signet or instrument bearing an official mark for authentication

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 9 — Rights Surrendered, the Gospel Advanced, and Discipline for the Prize Romans 4 — Abraham Justified by Faith and the Promise Secured by Grace

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

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