Seal, signet

G4973
Greek
UBS
σφραγίς
sphragíssfrag-ece'
Noun Feminine

Definition

an engraved object used to make a mark denoting ownership, approval, or closure of something (normally done by pressing into heated wax and usually attached to a document or letter)

Semantic Domains

Artifacts
Communication
Genuine
Phony

Etymology

probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);

KJV Translations

seal

Occurrences16
Frequency Rank#755

Verse Usage

This word appears 16 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.