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    Seal

    σφραγίς (sphragis)

    A mark of ownership, authenticity, and security — God's guarantee upon His people.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: sfrah-GHEES

    Definition

    Sphragis is the Greek word for seal, referring to a mark of ownership, authenticity, and protection. The Holy Spirit is described as God's seal upon believers, guaranteeing their identity and eternal inheritance.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Ephesians 1:13

    “In whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.”
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    2 Corinthians 1:22

    “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.”
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    Ephesians 4:30

    “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.