Sphragizo

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 4972

Original Word	Word Origin
sfragizo	from (4973)
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Sphragizo	7:939,1127
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
sfrag-id'-zo	Verb

Definition

to set a seal upon, mark with a seal, to seal
1. for security: from Satan
2. since things sealed up are concealed (as the contents of a letter), to hide, keep in silence, keep secret
3. in order to mark a person or a thing
  1. to set a mark upon by the impress of a seal or a stamp
  2. angels are said to be sealed by God
4. in order to prove, confirm, or attest a thing
  1. to confirm authenticate, place beyond doubt 1d
5. of a written document 1d
6. to prove one's testimony to a person that he is what he professes to be

NAS Word Usage - Total: 15

put...seal on 1, seal 2, sealed 9, set a seal on 1, set...seal to 2

NAS Verse Count
Matthew	1
John	2
Romans	1
2 Corinthians	1
Ephesians	2
Revelation	7

Total	14

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Sphragizo". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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