ΠΑΡΑΧΑΡΑΤΤΕΙΝ, παραχαραττειν
PARACHARATTEIN, paracharattein
Sounds Like: pa-ra-kha-RAT-tein
Translations: to counterfeit, to debase, to falsify, to corrupt
From the root: ΠΑΡΑΧΑΡΑΤΤΕΙΝ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, meaning 'beside' or 'contrary to') and 'χαράττειν' (charattein, meaning 'to engrave' or 'to stamp'). It means to engrave or stamp something improperly or falsely, leading to the sense of counterfeiting, debasing, or corrupting. It is often used in the context of currency or official documents, implying a fraudulent alteration.
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G3847 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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