Word study · lex.G4973
σφραγίς sphragis
seal · signet
Team definition
A seal, signet, or the impression of a seal (Rev 5:1; 7:2). Metaphorically, a confirmation or attestation: circumcision as a seal of the righteousness of faith (Rom 4:11); the Corinthians as the seal of Paul's apostleship (1 Cor 9:2); also 2 Tim 2:19. See note.language.Rom.4.11-Rom.4.12.semeion-sphragis.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 16
Rom 4:111 Cor 9:22 Tim 2:19Rev 5:1Rev 5:2Rev 5:5Rev 5:9Rev 6:1Rev 6:3Rev 6:5Rev 6:7Rev 6:9Rev 6:12Rev 7:2Rev 8:1Rev 9:4
Senses
1. seal, signet; its impression Rev 5:1, Rev 7:2
2. confirmation, attestation (metaphorical) Rom 4:11, 1 Cor 9:2, 2 Tim 2:19
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. σφραγίς (G4973)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G4973
🔒︎ Thayer CC0 1.0 s.v. σφραγίς (G4973)
🔒︎ BDAG Copyrighted s.v. σφραγίς (not checked)
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.