σφραγίζω (sphragízō) — Seal up
Greek word study: σφραγίζω (sphragízō), Strong's G4972. to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
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to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
KJV translation words: (set a, set to) seal up, stop
Strong's G4972 is tagged on 25 words in 16 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:66 and last appears in Revelation 22:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 16)
- Matthew 27:66 — σφραγίσαντες — having sealed
- John 3:33 — ἐσφράγισεν — has set his seal
- John 6:27 — ἐσφράγισεν — has sealed
- Romans 15:28 — σφραγισάμενος — having sealed
- 2 Corinthians 1:22 — σφραγισάμενος — having sealed
- Ephesians 1:13 — ἐσφραγίσθητε — you were sealed
- Ephesians 4:30 — ἐσφραγίσθητε — you were sealed
- Revelation 7:3 — σφραγίσωμεν — we may have sealed
- Revelation 7:4 — ἐσφραγισμένων — sealed
- Revelation 7:5 — ἐσφραγισμένοι — sealed
- Revelation 7:6 — ἐσφραγισμένοι — sealed
- Revelation 7:7 — ἐσφραγισμένοι — sealed
- Revelation 7:8 — ἐσφραγισμένοι — sealed
- Revelation 10:4 — σφράγισον — do seal
- Revelation 20:3 — ἐσφράγισεν — sealed it
- Revelation 22:10 — σφραγίσῃς — may seal
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4973 σφραγίς (sphragís).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2696 κατασφραγίζω (katasphragízō).
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Frequently asked questions
What does sphragízō (G4972) mean?
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 KJV?
The KJV translates G4972 as: (set a, set to) seal up, stop.
How often does σφραγίζω (sphragízō) appear?
Strong's G4972 is tagged on 25 words in 16 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:66 and last appears in Revelation 22:10.
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