χαρακτήρ
charaktērreproductionHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine1 occurrence1 book1 verse
Definition
χαρακτήρ, -ῆρος, ὁ
(χαράσσω, to engrave), [in LXX: Leviticus 13:28 (צָרֶבֶת), 2Ma.4.10, 4Ma.15.4 א R * ;]
1. a tool for graving.
2. a stamp or impress: as on a coin or seal; metaphorically, χ. τ. ὑποστάσεως, Hebrews 1:3.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as χαρακτήρ:
- צָרָבtsa.tav“burning”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
1 total
- Hebrews 1:3χαρακτὴρ · [the] exact representationThe Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.