G5482: χάραξ
chárax · “barricade”
Definition
akin to G1125 (γράφω) through the idea of scratching); a stake, i.e. (by implication) a palisade or rampart (military mound for circumvallation in a siege)
KJV translates it as: trench
Word origin: from (to sharpen to a point;
Extended definition
χάραξ, -ακος, ὁ
(χαράσσω), [in LXX for סֹלְלָה, מָצוֹר, etc. ;]
1. a pointed stake
2. a palisade or rampart: Luk.19:43.†
(AS)
(χαράσσω), [in LXX for סֹלְלָה, מָצוֹר, etc. ;]
1. a pointed stake
2. a palisade or rampart: Luk.19:43.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5482 is translated
- a barricade ×1
Bible verses with G5482 (chárax)
Chárax appears in 1 verse.
- Luke 19:43
For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,