Strong's Lexicon charagma: Mark, stamp, engraving Original Word: χάραγμα Word Origin: From the Greek verb χαράσσω (charassō), meaning "to engrave" or "to stamp." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "charagma," but the concept of a mark or sign can be related to Hebrew words like אוֹת (oth, Strong's H226), meaning "sign" or "mark." Usage: The term "charagma" primarily refers to a mark or stamp, often used to denote ownership or authenticity. In the New Testament, it is most famously associated with the "mark of the beast" in the Book of Revelation, symbolizing allegiance to the Antichrist and opposition to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, a "charagma" could refer to a brand or seal used to signify ownership, much like a brand on livestock or a seal on a document. It was a common practice in Roman times to mark slaves or soldiers with a tattoo or brand to indicate their allegiance or ownership. This cultural practice provides a backdrop for understanding the symbolic use of "charagma" in Revelation, where it represents a spiritual and political allegiance. HELPS Word-studies 5480 xáragma – properly, an engraving (etching); (figuratively) a mark providing undeniable identification, like a symbol giving irrefutable connection between parties. 5480 /xáragma ("brand-mark") was originally any impress on a coin or a seal, used by an engraver on a die (stamp, branding iron). 5480 (xáragma) later became "the identification-marker" (like with an owner's unique "brand-mark"). [Ancient documents were validated by such stamps or seals (see Plutarch, Agesilaus, 15:6; De Lysandro 16:2, ala DNTT, 2, 574).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charassó (to sharpen, to engrave) Definition a stamp, impress NASB Translation image formed (1), mark (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5480: χάραγμαχάραγμα, χαράγματος, τό (χαράσσω to engrave); a. a stamp, an imprinted mark: of the mark stamped on the forehead or the right hand as the badge of the followers of Antichrist, Revelation 13:16; Revelation 14:9, 11; Revelation 15:2 Rec.; b. thing carved, sculpture, graven work: of idolatrous images, Acts 17:29. (In various other senses in Greek writings from Sophocles down.) From the same as charax; a scratch or etching, i.e. Stamp (as a badge of servitude), or scupltured figure (statue) -- graven, mark. see GREEK charax Englishman's Concordance Acts 17:29 N-DNSGRK: ἢ λίθῳ χαράγματι τέχνης καὶ NAS: stone, an image formed by the art KJV: or stone, graven by art and INT: or to stone a graven thing craft and Revelation 13:16 N-ANS Revelation 13:17 N-ANS Revelation 14:9 N-ANS Revelation 14:11 N-ANS Revelation 16:2 N-ANS Revelation 19:20 N-ANS Revelation 20:4 N-ANS Strong's Greek 5480 |
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