χαρακτήρ
Reproduction
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What does χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr) mean in the Bible?
χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr) is a Greek word meaning "reproduction". χαρακτήρ, -ῆρος, ὁ (χαράσσω, to engrave), [in LXX: Lev. Affirms the Son's precise representation of God's being, grounding high Christology. Wuest lexical comments and Mounce grammar-level help support precise Christological teaching. This term runs through the canonical themes of Messiah.
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Meaning
Exact imprint or representation bearing the nature of what it reproduces, not merely a copy.
(χαράσσω, to engrave), [in LXX: Lev.13:28 (צָרֶבֶת), 2Ma.4:10, 4Ma.15:4 א R * ;]
Why This Word Matters
Affirms the Son's precise representation of God's being, grounding high Christology. Wuest lexical comments and Mounce grammar-level help support precise Christological teaching. Hebrews 1:1-4
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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