σφραγίς

sphragisNoun (Feminine)G4973

seal

From: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);

Short Definition

a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a seal, signet
2.The impression of a seal or signet, a seal (on its various purposes, see
LXX Usage: (חוֹתָם) (חָח)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
13
1 Corinthians
1
2 Timothy
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:2
  • Revelation 5:2
  • Revelation 6:1
  • Revelation 6:7
  • Revelation 7:2

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