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

GreekStrong's G4972
Quick definition
Greek word
σφραγίζω (sphragízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest

Word study
Derivation: from G4973 (σφραγίς);

KJV translation words: (set a, set to) seal up, stop

Where this word appears

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.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

sealed ×14having sealed ×3you were sealed ×2do seal ×1has sealed ×1has set his seal ×1may seal ×1sealed it ×1we may have sealed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐσφραγισμένοι ×13ἐσφράγισεν ×3σφραγισάμενος ×2ἐσφραγίσθητε ×2σφραγίσαντες ×1σφραγίσωμεν ×1σφραγίσῃς ×1σφράγισον ×1ἐσφραγισμένων ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×18John ×2Ephesians ×2Matthew ×1Romans ×12 Corinthians ×1

Verses (all 16)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4973 σφραγίς (sphragís).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2696 κατασφραγίζω (katasphragízō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

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.