Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χαρακτήρ”
Understanding charaktḗr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
express image. - a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, ...
G5481
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χαρακτήρ
Phonetickhar-ak-tare'
Transliterationcharaktḗr
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
express image. - a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or (figuratively) representation)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 1:3 | “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;” Word: χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr) |