Strong's Lexicon chartés: Papyrus, sheet, scroll Original Word: χάρτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb χαράσσω (charassō), meaning "to engrave" or "to inscribe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chartés," the concept of written documents is present in the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew word "מְגִלָּה" (megillah, Strong's H4039) refers to a scroll or roll, similar to the Greek "chartés." Usage: The term "chartés" refers to a sheet or roll of papyrus, which was a common writing material in the ancient world. It is used to denote a document or scroll, often associated with written texts or letters. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, papyrus was the primary medium for writing. It was made from the pith of the papyrus plant, which was abundant in Egypt. Sheets of papyrus were glued together to form scrolls, which were used for various documents, including literary works, official decrees, and personal letters. The use of papyrus was widespread in the Mediterranean region, and it played a crucial role in the dissemination of written knowledge and culture. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a sheet of paper (made of papyrus strips) NASB Translation paper (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5489: χάρτηςχάρτης, χάρτου, ὁ (χαράσσω), paper: 2 John 1:12; Jeremiah 43:23 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance papyrus, a sheet of paperFrom the same as charax; a sheet ("chart") of writing-material (as to be scribbled over) -- paper. see GREEK charax Forms and Transliterations χάρτην χάρτης χαρτίον χαρτίου χαρτίω χαρτου χάρτου chartou chártouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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