χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr) — Express Image

Greek word study: χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr), Strong's G5481. a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or (figuratively)

GreekStrong's G5481
Quick definition
Greek word
χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr)

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

Word study
Derivation: from the same as G5482 (χάραξ);

KJV translation words: express image

Where this word appears

Strong's G5481 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Hebrews 1:3.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

the exact expression ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

χαρακτὴρ ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Hebrews 1:3 — χαρακτὴρ — the exact expression

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5482 χάραξ (chárax).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does charaktḗr (G5481) mean?

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 KJV?

The KJV translates G5481 as: express image.

How often does χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr) appear?

Strong's G5481 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Hebrews 1:3.