σφραγίζωsphragízō
to seal
Greek (New Testament) · G4972
Meanings
(a) for security: Matthew 27:66, Revelation 20:3; τ. καρπὸν τοῦτον, figuratively, Romans 15:28
(b) for concealment, hence, metaphorically, to hide (Daniel 9:24, John 14:17): Revelation 10:4, Revelation 22:10
(c) for distinction, Revelation 7:3-8; metaphorically, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 4:30; middle, 2 Corinthians 1:22
(d) for authentication (Ezra 8:8): John 3:33, John 6:27 (cf. κατα-σφραγίζω).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 15 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 27:66 So they sealed the tomb and posted guards to protect it.
- John 3:33 Anyone who accepts his testimony can affirm that God is true.
- John 6:27 But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.”
- Romans 15:28 As soon as I have delivered this money and completed this good deed of theirs, I will come to see you on my way to Spain.
- 2 Corinthians 1:22 and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has promised us.
- Ephesians 1:13 And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.