Strong's Lexicon sphragis: Seal Original Word: σφραγίς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σφραγίζω (sphragizō), meaning "to seal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2368 (חֹתָם, chotam): Refers to a seal or signet, used similarly in the Old Testament to denote authority and authenticity (e.g., Genesis 38:18). Usage: The term "sphragis" refers to a seal, which in ancient times was used to denote ownership, authenticity, or approval. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to signify God's ownership and protection of believers, as well as the authenticity of His promises. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, seals were typically made of stone, metal, or clay and were used to make an impression on wax or clay. They served as a signature or mark of authority, often used to secure documents or goods. A seal indicated that something was genuine and under the protection of the one who owned the seal. In a biblical context, seals also symbolized the Holy Spirit's work in the life of a believer, marking them as belonging to God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4973 sphragís – an etched (engraved) object pressed into soft wax or clay to seal a document (letter); a "seal." "Seal" is often used metaphorically (Ro 4:11; 1 Cor 9:2; 2 Tim 2:19; Rev 9:4). For more discussion see 4972 (sphragízō), and the HELPS prophecy-guide at "the Great Tribulation." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a seal, a signet NASB Translation seal (11), seals (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4973: σφραγίςσφραγίς, σφραγῖδος, ἡ (akin, apparently, to the verb φράσσω or φράγνυμι), from Herodotus down, the Sept. for חותָם, a seal; i. e. a. the seal placed upon books (cf. B. D., under the word b. a signet-ring: Revelation 7:2. c. the inscription or impression made by a seal: Revelation 9:4 (the name of God and Christ stamped upon their foreheads must be meant here, as is evident from d. that by which anything is confirmed, proved, authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof): Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 9:2. (Cf. BB. DD. under the word STRONGS NT 4973a: σφυδρόνσφυδρόν, σφυδρου, τό, equivalent to σφυρόν, which see: Acts 3:7 T WH. (Hesychius σφυδρά. ἡ περιφέρεια τῶν ποδῶν.) Probably strengthened from phrasso; a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively -- seal. see GREEK phrasso Englishman's Concordance Romans 4:11 N-AFSGRK: ἔλαβεν περιτομῆς σφραγῖδα τῆς δικαιοσύνης NAS: of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness KJV: of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness INT: he received of circumcision [as] a seal of the righteousness 1 Corinthians 9:2 N-NFS 2 Timothy 2:19 N-AFS Revelation 5:1 N-DFP Revelation 5:2 N-AFP Revelation 5:5 N-AFP Revelation 5:9 N-AFP Revelation 6:1 N-GFP Revelation 6:3 N-AFS Revelation 6:5 N-AFS Revelation 6:7 N-AFS Revelation 6:9 N-AFS Revelation 6:12 N-AFS Revelation 7:2 N-AFS Revelation 8:1 N-AFS Revelation 9:4 N-AFS Strong's Greek 4973 |
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