Charaktḗr — G5481

Definition

masculine noun

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

1. properly, the instrument used in engraving or carving
2. the mark (figure or letters) stamped upon that instrument or wrought out on it

Usually translated as

express image

Origin

from the same as G5482

• chárax (G5482)

Occurrences

Charaktḗr occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (1)

• Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image (χαρακτὴρ) 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;