χάραξ (chárax) — Trench

Greek word study: χάραξ (chárax), Strong's G5482. akin to G1125 (γράφω) through the idea of scratching); a stake, i.e. (by implication) a palisade or rampart (military mound for circumvallat

GreekStrong's G5482
Quick definition
Greek word
χάραξ (chárax)

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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)

Word study
Derivation: from (to sharpen to a point;

KJV translation words: trench

Where this word appears

Strong's G5482 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 Luke 19:43.

How it is rendered in the text

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

a barricade ×1

Forms found in the text

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

χάρακά ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5480 χάραγμα (cháragma), G5481 χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr), G5489 χάρτης (chártēs).

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 chárax (G5482) mean?

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 KJV?

The KJV translates G5482 as: trench.

How often does χάραξ (chárax) appear?

Strong's G5482 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 Luke 19:43.