{"derivation": "from G4973 (\u03c3\u03c6\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b6\u03c9);", "kjv_def": "(set a, set to) seal up, stop", "lemma": "\u03c3\u03c6\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b6\u03c9", "frequency": 14, "strongs_def": " to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest", "outline": "
  1. to set a seal upon, mark with a seal, to seal
    1. for security: from Satan
    2. since things sealed up are concealed (as the contents of a letter), to hide, keep in silence, keep secret
    3. in order to mark a person or a thing
      1. to set a mark upon by the impress of a seal or a stamp
      2. angels are said to be sealed by God
    4. in order to prove, confirm, or attest a thing
      1. to confirm authenticate, place beyond doubt
        1. of a written document
        2. to prove one's testimony to a person that he is what he professes to be
"}