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χαρακτήρ G5481

G5481 is the Greek word χαρακτήρ, transliterated charaktḗr. The King James Version most often renders it express image.

Word: χαρακτήρTransliteration: charaktḗrLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or (figuratively) representation).

Where it comes from

from the same as G5482 (χάραξ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

express image 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: express image.

Verses using χαρακτήρ

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Hebrews 1:3 · KJV

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Common questions

What does Strong's G5481 mean?

G5481 is the Greek word χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr), meaning a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or (figuratively) representation).

How is G5481 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it express image (1 time).

How many times does G5481 appear in the Bible?

χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5481 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G5482 (χάραξ).

Nearby entries

G5478 · Χανααναῖος — a Chanaanæan (i.e. Kenaanite), or native of…G5479 · χαρά — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight G5480 · χάραγμα — a scratch or etching, i.e. stamp (as a…G5482 · χάραξ — akin to G1125 (γράφω) through the idea of…G5483 · χαρίζομαι — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in…G5484 · χάριν — through favor of, i.e. on account of

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