Strong's Lexicon katasphragizó: To seal completely, to seal up Original Word: κατασφραγίζω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "κατά" (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and "σφραγίζω" (sphragizó, meaning "to seal"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with sealing is חָתַם (chatham), which means "to seal" or "to sign." This term is used in contexts such as sealing a decree or covenant (e.g., Esther 8:8). Usage: The verb "katasphragizó" is used to describe the act of sealing something completely or securely. In a biblical context, it often implies a sense of finality or security, ensuring that what is sealed is protected or confirmed. This term can be used both literally, as in sealing a document or tomb, and metaphorically, as in sealing a covenant or promise. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, sealing was a common practice used to secure documents, letters, or containers. A seal served as a mark of authenticity and authority, often bearing the insignia of a king or official. The act of sealing something was a way to protect its contents from tampering and to signify ownership or approval. In the biblical context, sealing also carried spiritual significance, symbolizing God's protection and the assurance of His promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and sphragizó Definition to seal up NASB Translation sealed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2696: κατασφραγίζωκατασφραγίζω: perfect passive participle κατεσφραγισμενος; "to cover with a seal (see κατά, III. 3), to seal up, close with a seal": βιβλίον σφραγῖσιν, Revelation 5:1. (Job 9:7; Wis. 2:5; Aeschylus, Euripides, Plato, Plutarch, Lucian, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seal. From kata and sphragizo; to seal closely -- seal. see GREEK kata see GREEK sphragizo Forms and Transliterations κατασφραγίζει κατεσφραγισμενον κατεσφραγισμένον katesphragismenon katesphragisménonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 5:1 V-RPM/P-ANSGRK: καὶ ὄπισθεν κατεσφραγισμένον σφραγῖσιν ἑπτά NAS: and on the back, sealed up with seven KJV: on the backside, sealed with seven INT: and on [the] back having been sealed with seals seven |
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