# G5481 χαρακτήρ

χαρακτήρ (charaktḗr), Strong’s G5481: a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or (figuratively) representation) KJV…

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

KJV: express image

Derived from [χάραξ chárax](https://besorah.bible/word/G5482) (akin to G1125)

Occurs 4 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Hebrews 1:3](https://besorah.bible/besorah/hebrews/1?v=3) — His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his…
- [2 Maccabees 4:10](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/4?v=10) — When the king had assented, and Jason had taken possession of the office, he immediately shifted those of his own race…
- [4 Maccabees 15:4](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/4-maccabees/15?v=4) — In what way can I describe ethically the affections of parents toward their children, the resemblance of soul and of…