Strongs Number: G4972
- Greek Word
- σφραγίζω
- Transliteration
- sphragizō
- Phonetic
- sfrag-id'-zo
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication to keep secret to attest
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to set a seal upon, mark with a seal, to seal
a. for security: from Satan
b. since things sealed up are concealed (as the contents of a letter), to hide, keep in silence, keep secret
c. 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
d. in order to prove, confirm, or attest a thing
1. to confirm authenticate, place beyond doubt 1d
e. of a written document 1d
f. to prove one's testimony to a person that he is what he professes to be
- Origin
- From G4973
- Bible Usage
- (set a set to) seal up stop.