ἐσφράγισεν
sphragízō
has set his seal to
To seal by marking with a signet, stamp, or imprint for the purpose of authentication, ownership, security, authorization, or confidentiality; to close or secure something so that it cannot be opened without evidence of tampering. Contextually, it may also mean to confirm, attest to, or guarantee something, including by metaphorical extension (e.g., marking with approval, protecting from harm, authenticating a message or person). In some cases, it connotes keeping something secret or concealed by sealing.
John 3:33 · Word #6
Lexicon G4972
| Lemma | σφραγίζω |
| Transliteration | sphragízō |
| Strong's | G4972 |
| Definition | To seal by marking with a signet, stamp, or imprint for the purpose of authentication, ownership, security, authorization, or confidentiality; to close or secure something so that it cannot be opened without evidence of tampering. Contextually, it may also mean to confirm, attest to, or guarantee something, including by metaphorical extension (e.g., marking with approval, protecting from harm, authenticating a message or person). In some cases, it connotes keeping something secret or concealed by sealing. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | has set his seal to |
| Literal | sealed |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σφραγίζω |
| Strong's | G4972 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4972-01
he sealed
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular, denotes a simple completed action in past time: "he sealed." The rendering preserves the core idea of marking or securing with a seal for authentication or protection. |
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