Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4972

Strong's G4972 · Greek

σφραγίζω

sphragízō

Number
G4972
Language
Greek
Original word
σφραγίζω
Transliteration
sphragízō
KJV occurrences
17 verses

Definition

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

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

Root / derivation: from G4973 (σφραγίς);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σφραγίζω across 17 verses.

sealed19×
Seal3×
hath2×
sealing1×
stop1×
up1×
with1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
John2 verses
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians2 verses
Ephesians2 verses
Revelation9 verses
Revelation 7:3

Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Revelation 7:4

And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.

Revelation 7:5

Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:6

Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:7

Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:8

Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 10:4

And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.

Revelation 20:3

And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

Revelation 22:10

And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4972 (sphragízō) mean?

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

How many times does G4972 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4972 (σφραγίζω) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sealed.”

How is sphragízō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4972 is rendered as “sealed” (19×), “Seal” (3×), “hath” (2×), “sealing” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word σφραγίζω come from?

from G4973 (σφραγίς);