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Lexicon :: Strong's G5481 - charaktēr

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χαρακτήρ
Transliteration
charaktēr (Key)
Pronunciation
khar-ak-tare'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From the same as χάραξ (G5482)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s) TR
1x in 1 unique form(s) LXX
1x in 1 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:418,1308

Strong’s Definitions

χαρακτήρ charaktḗr, khar-ak-tare'; from the same as G5482; a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or (figuratively) representation):—express image.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G5481 in the following manner: express image (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G5481 in the following manner: express image (1x).

  1. the instrument used for engraving or carving

  2. the mark stamped upon that instrument or wrought out on it

    1. a mark or figure burned in (Lev. 13:28) or stamped on, an impression

    2. the exact expression (the image) of any person or thing, marked likeness, precise reproduction in every respect, i.e facsimile

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χαρακτήρ charaktḗr, khar-ak-tare'; from the same as G5482; a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or (figuratively) representation):—express image.
STRONGS G5481:
χαρακτήρ, χαρακτηρος, ὁ (χαράσσω to engrave, cut into), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down;
1. properly, the instrument used in engraving or carving (cf. ζωστήρ, λαμπτήρ, λουτήρ, φυσητήρ; cf. our 'stamp' or 'die').
2. the mark (figure or letters) stamped upon that instrument or wrought out on it; hence, universally, "a mark or figure burned in (Leviticus 13:28) or stamped on, an impression; the exact expression (the image) of any person or thing, marked likeness, precise reproduction in every respect" (cf. facsimile): χαρακτήρ τῆς ὑποστάσεως τοῦ Θεοῦ, of Christ, accusative to his nature as ὁ θεῖος λόγος, Hebrews 1:3; σφραγῖδι Θεοῦ, ἧς ὁ χαρακτήρ ἐστιν ὁ ἀΐδιος λόγος, Philo de plant. Noë § 5; χαρακτήρ θείας δυνάμεως, of the human mind, Philo, quod det. potiori ins. § 23; God τόν ἄνθρωπον ἔπλασεν τῆς ἑαυτοῦ ἐκονος χαρακτῆρα, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 33, 4 [ET]; οἱ πιστοί ἐν ἀγάπη χαρακτῆρα Θεοῦ πατρός διά Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ (ἔχουσιν), Ignatius ad Magnes. 5, 2 [ET]. the peculiarity, by which things are recognized and distinguished from each other (cf. English characteristic): 2 Macc. 4:10.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Leviticus
13:28
Hebrews
1:3

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Strong's Number G5481 matches the Greek χαρακτήρ (charaktēr),
which occurs 1 times in 1 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 1:3 - He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
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