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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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σφραγίς

Strong’s: G4973

Associated OET lemmas: σφραγίς

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, f.

Inflections: σφραγίς; -ῖδος

Related lemmas: σφραγίζω

Sense 1: seal, signet

Semantic entry: 6.54

Semantic domains: Artifacts

Subdomains: Instruments Used in Marking and Writing

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)

Notes: In some languages the closest equivalent to ‘seal’ or ‘signet’ is the mark made by the seal, for example, ‘the symbol of his name’ or ‘the mark of his ownership.’ In certain contexts one may employ a phrase such as ‘the instrument by which a mark is made.’

Further resources: realia:10.2

REV 7:2: RV REV 7:2 · LV REV 7:2 · Read together REV 7:2

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OET-RV REV 7:2

2 Then I saw another messenger coming up from the direction of the rising sun, and he was holding the living God’s seal. He called out loudly to the four messengers that God had permitted to damage the earth and the sea,

OET-LV REV 7:2

2 And I_saw another messenger, going_up from the_rising of_the_sun, having the_seal of_god the_living, and he_cried_out with_a_voice loud to_the four messengers to_whom was_given to_them to_injure the earth and the sea

Sense 2: seal

Semantic entry: 6.62

Semantic domains: Artifacts

Subdomains: Instruments Used in Marking and Writing

Definition: the substance which bears the imprint of a seal or signet (see σφραγίς[a], 6.54: σφραγίς), used for sealing a document or for showing ownership or endorsement

Notes: In RV REV 5:2 · LV REV 5:2 · Read together REV 5:2 one may speak of ‘the wax that keeps the scroll closed,’ but in some languages it may be better to use a more general statement, for example, ‘the substance with which the scroll is sealed’ or ‘the substance that kept the scroll closed.’

Further resources: realia:10.2

REV 5:1: RV REV 5:1 · LV REV 5:1 · Read together REV 5:1

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OET-RV REV 5:1

5 Then I saw a scroll in the right-hand of the one sitting on the throne. It had writing on both sides, and had been sealed with seven wax seals.

OET-LV REV 5:1

5 And I_saw on the right hand of_the one sitting on the throne a_scroll, having_been_written inside and behind, having_been_sealed_up seven with_seals.

REV 5:2: RV REV 5:2 · LV REV 5:2 · Read together REV 5:2

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OET-RV REV 5:2

2 I also saw a powerful messenger who was asking in a loud voice, “Who’s worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?”

OET-LV REV 5:2

2 And I_saw a_messenger strong, proclaiming in in_a_voice loud:
Who worthy to_open_up the scroll, and to_break the seals of_it?
All 11 recorded passages for this sense

REV: RV REV 5:1–2 · RV REV 5:5 · RV REV 5:9 · RV REV 6:1 · RV REV 6:3 · RV REV 6:5 · RV REV 6:7 · RV REV 6:9 · RV REV 6:12 · RV REV 8:1 · LV REV 5:1–2 · LV REV 5:5 · LV REV 5:9 · LV REV 6:1 · LV REV 6:3 · LV REV 6:5 · LV REV 6:7 · LV REV 6:9 · LV REV 6:12 · LV REV 8:1 · Read together REV 5:1–2 · Read together REV 5:5 · Read together REV 5:9 · Read together REV 6:1 · Read together REV 6:3 · Read together REV 6:5 · Read together REV 6:7 · Read together REV 6:9 · Read together REV 6:12 · Read together REV 8:1

Sense 3: mark, seal

Semantic entry: 33.483

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Non-Verbal Communication

Definition: the impression of a signet ring or seal, primarily indicating ownership

Notes: One may also translate this clause in RV REV 9:4 · LV REV 9:4 · Read together REV 9:4 as ‘who do not have the mark on their foreheads which shows that they belong to God.’

Further resources: realia:10.2

TI2 2:19: RV TI2 2:19 · LV TI2 2:19 · Read together TI2 2:19

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OET-RV TI2 2:19

19 However God’s solid foundation has stood with this inscription on it: ‘Yahweh knew his own ones,’ and ‘Let everyone who claims to follow Yahweh avoid disobedience.’

OET-LV TI2 2:19

19 However the solid foundation of_ the _god has_stood, having the this seal:
The_master knew the ones being of_him, and, let_ everyone - naming the name of_the_master _Withdraw from unrighteousness.

REV 9:4: RV REV 9:4 · LV REV 9:4 · Read together REV 9:4

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OET-RV REV 9:4

4 However the locusts were told that they shouldn’t harm the grass or any green plants or trees, but only those people who didn’t have God’s mark on their foreheads.

OET-LV REV 9:4

4 And it_was_said to_them that neither they_may_injure the grass of_the earth, nor any green thing, nor any tree, except not/lest the people who not are_having the seal of_ the _god on their foreheads.

Sense 4: mark, inscription

Semantic entry: 33.47

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Written Language

Definition: the mark or impression made by a seal or stamp

Further resources: realia:10.2

TI2 2:19: RV TI2 2:19 · LV TI2 2:19 · Read together TI2 2:19

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OET-RV TI2 2:19

19 However God’s solid foundation has stood with this inscription on it: ‘Yahweh knew his own ones,’ and ‘Let everyone who claims to follow Yahweh avoid disobedience.’

OET-LV TI2 2:19

19 However the solid foundation of_ the _god has_stood, having the this seal:
The_master knew the ones being of_him, and, let_ everyone - naming the name of_the_master _Withdraw from unrighteousness.

Sense 5: certification, validation, proof, evidence of genuineness

Semantic entry: 73.9

Semantic domains: Genuine, Phony

Definition: that which confirms or attests to the genuineness of something

ROM 4:11: RV ROM 4:11 · LV ROM 4:11 · Read together ROM 4:11

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OET-RV ROM 4:11

11 He received circumcision as a sign—proof of the righteousness that he gained from his faith while he was still uncircumcised—becoming the father of everyone who’s uncircumcised but believes so that they’ll be declared guiltless.

OET-LV ROM 4:11

11 and the_sign he_received of_circumcision, a_seal of_the righteousness of_the faith which in the uncircumcision, in_order that to_be him father of_all the ones believing through uncircumcision, in_order that to_be_counted to_them the righteousness,

CO1 9:2: RV CO1 9:2 · LV CO1 9:2 · Read together CO1 9:2

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OET-RV CO1 9:2

2 If I’m not a missionary to others, at least I am to all of you, because you’re the proof that I’m a missionary for Yahweh.

OET-LV CO1 9:2

2 If to_others not I_am an_ambassador, but surely to_you_all I_am, because/for the seal of_me of_the commission, you_all are in the_master.