# G4972 σφραγίζω

σφραγίζω (sphragízō), Strong’s G4972: to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest KJV: (set a, set to)…

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*sphragízō* — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest

KJV: (set a, set to) seal up, stop

Derived from [σφραγίς sphragís](https://besorah.bible/word/G4973) (a signet)

Occurs 41 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Matthew 27:66](https://besorah.bible/besorah/matthew/27?v=66) — So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone.
- [John 3:33](https://besorah.bible/besorah/john/3?v=33) — He who has received his witness has set his seal to this, that God is true.
- [John 6:27](https://besorah.bible/besorah/john/6?v=27) — Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give…
- [Romans 15:28](https://besorah.bible/besorah/romans/15?v=28) — When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
- [2 Corinthians 1:22](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/1?v=22) — who also sealed us and gave us the down payment of the Spirit in our hearts.
- [Ephesians 1:13](https://besorah.bible/besorah/ephesians/1?v=13) — In him you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation—in whom, having also believed, you…
- [Ephesians 4:30](https://besorah.bible/besorah/ephesians/4?v=30) — Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
- [Revelation 7:3](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/7?v=3) — saying, “Don’t harm the earth, the sea, or the trees, until we have sealed the bondservants of our God on their…
- [Revelation 7:4](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/7?v=4) — I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred forty-four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of the children…
- [Revelation 10:4](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/10?v=4) — When the seven thunders sounded, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from the sky saying, “Seal up the things…