# G4973 σφραγίς

σφραγίς (sphragís), Strong’s G4973: a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or… KJV: seal…

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

KJV: seal

Derived from [φράσσω phrássō](https://besorah.bible/word/G5420) (to fence or inclose)

Occurs 38 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Romans 4:11](https://besorah.bible/besorah/romans/4?v=11) — He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in…
- [1 Corinthians 9:2](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-corinthians/9?v=2) — If to others I am not an emissary, yet at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my office of emissary in the Lord.
- [2 Timothy 2:19](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/2?v=19) — However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who…
- [Revelation 5:1](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/5?v=1) — I saw, in the right hand of him who sat on the throne, a book written inside and outside, sealed shut with seven seals.
- [Revelation 5:2](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/5?v=2) — I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the book, and to break its seals?”
- [Revelation 5:5](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/5?v=5) — One of the elders said to me, “Don’t weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has…
- [Revelation 5:9](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/5?v=9) — They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals, for you were killed, and bought…
- [Revelation 6:1](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/6?v=1) — I saw that the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying, as with a voice…
- [Revelation 6:3](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/6?v=3) — When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come!”
- [Revelation 6:5](https://besorah.bible/besorah/revelation/6?v=5) — When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, “Come and see!” And behold, a black horse, and…