Strong’s G5482

χάραξ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

charax

Pronunciation

khä'-räks

Definition

Palisade, rampart, stake

Meaning

a palisade, mound for besieging.

Usage

The term "charax" refers to a pointed stake or a palisade used in fortifications. In a broader sense, it can denote a military rampart or a defensive structure. The word is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe a siege or encirclement.

Bible references

Luke 19:43