4973

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4973. σφραγις sphragis sfrag-ece’; probably strengthened from 5420 phrasso apparently a strengthening form of the base of 5424 phren which can mean the mind or part of the heart; a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively: —  seal. AV-seal 16; 16

1) a seal
1a) the seal placed upon books
1b) a signet ring
1c) the inscription or impression made by a seal
1c1) of the name of God and Christ stamped upon their foreheads
1d) that by which anything is confirmed, proved, authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof)