σφράγισον
sphragízō
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.
Revelation 10:4 · Word #16
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 IMP 2P 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 | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σφραγίζω |
| Strong's | G4972 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4972-09
Seal for yourself
| Morphological Notes | Verb, aorist, middle, imperative, 2nd person singular — a command for a single person to perform a decisive act with self-involvement. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist imperative calls for a decisive act of sealing, while the middle voice conveys personal involvement or action done for one’s own interest. "Seal for yourself" preserves both the sealing action and the reflexive nuance. |
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