χάραξ G5482

G5482 is the Greek word χάραξ, transliterated chárax. The King James Version most often renders it trench.

Word: χάραξTransliteration: cháraxLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

akin to G1125 (γράφω) through the idea of scratching); a stake, i.e. (by implication) a palisade or rampart (military mound for circumvallation in a siege).

Where it comes from

from (to sharpen to a point.

How the King James Version translates it

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

trench 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: trench.

Verses using χάραξ

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Luke 19:43 · KJV

For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

Common questions

What does Strong's G5482 mean?

G5482 is the Greek word χάραξ (chárax), meaning akin to G1125 (γράφω) through the idea of scratching); a stake, i.e. (by implication) a palisade or rampart (military mound for circumvallation in a siege).

How is G5482 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it trench (1 time).

How many times does G5482 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5482 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (to sharpen to a point.

Nearby entries

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