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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (a.) Exactly representing; exact.

2. (a.) Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.

3. (a.) Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.

4. (n.) A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

5. (n.) A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.

6. (n.) An express office.

7. (n.) That which is sent by an express messenger or message.

8. (v.) To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

9. (v.) To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.

10. (v.) To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.

11. (v.) To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively.

12. (v.) To denote; to designate.

13. (v.) To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

EXPRESS

eks-pres':

In the King James Version of Hebrews 1:3 "express" has the meaning "exactly resembling the original," as the impress of a seal resembles the figure engraved upon the seal. Thus "express image" in the verse referred to is a good translation (Greek charakter, literally, "engraving" and hence, "impression"); the Revised Version (British and American) "the very image."

Greek

3785. ophelon -- would that (used to express an unattainable wish)
... would that (used to express an unattainable wish). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
ophelon Phonetic Spelling: (of'-el-on) Short Definition: O that! ...
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1063. gar -- for, indeed (a conjunc. used to express cause ...
... used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation). Part of Speech:
Conjunction Transliteration: gar Phonetic Spelling: (gar) Short Definition: for ...
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1690. embrimaomai -- to be moved with anger, to admonish sternly
... sternly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: embrimaomai Phonetic Spelling:
(em-brim-ah'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I snort, express indignant displeasure ...
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3629. oiktirmon -- merciful
... Cognate: 3629 (an adjective, derived from 3627 , "express visceral-compassions") --
compassionate, experiencing deep pity (lamentation) as for people who look ...
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1269. dianeuo -- to wink at, nod to, beckon to
... to make a sign, beckon. From dia and neuo; to nod (or express by signs) across
an intervening space -- beckon. see GREEK dia. see GREEK neuo. ...
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3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people
... frequently than the (""). The singular and plural be distinguished in
translation because they each express distinct nuances. [Of the ...
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5481. charakter -- a tool for engraving
... the tool or the person), ie (by implication) engraving (("character"), the figure
stamped, ie An exact copy or (figuratively) representation) -- express image. ...
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210. akon -- unwilling
... Transliteration: akon Phonetic Spelling: (ak'-ohn) Short Definition: unwilling
Definition: unwilling, generally used where English would express by an adverb ...
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2372. thumos -- passion
... This anger is directed sin with intense and . [ the Lord exercises , so we
must depend solely on Him as we experience (express) anger.]. ...
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3599. odous -- a tooth
... a) of the particular level of compensation or recompense needed in a situation
(Mt 5:38); and, b) for how the unredeemed in Gehenna express their indescribable ...
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Strong's Hebrew

5344. naqab -- to pierce
... to pierce. Transliteration: naqab Phonetic Spelling: (naw-kab') Short Definition:
appoint. appoint, blaspheme, bore, curse, express, with holes, name, pierce, ...
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6605a. pathach -- to open
... root Definition to open NASB Word Usage allow (1), break forth (1), deprive (1),
drawn (2), express (1), free (1), freeing (1), freely open (2), loose (3 ...
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Library

I must Express My Satisfaction, and Congratulations...
... A Treatise Chapter 1. " 1. I must express my satisfaction, and congratulations�
"1. I must express my satisfaction, and congratulations ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 1 1 i 2.htm

Whether Scripture Uses Suitable Words to Express the Work of the ...
... ON ALL THE SEVEN DAYS IN COMMON (THREE ARTICLES) Whether Scripture uses suitable
words to express the work of the six days? Objection ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether scripture uses suitable words.htm

What Words Indeed could Possibly Express the Greatness of that ...
... II."Ascetic and Moral. Chapter X. What words indeed could possibly express
the greatness of that loss in falling away from� ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter x what words indeed.htm

I must Express My Surprise that Celsus Should Class the Odrysians. ...
... Chapter XVI. I must express my surprise that Celsus should class the
Odrysians� I must express my surprise that Celsus should ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xvi i must express.htm

In Making Bodies Love could not Express
... THE THIRD CENTURY 19 In making bodies Love could not express. In making bodies
Love could not express Itself, or art, unless it made them less. ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/19 in making bodies love.htm

And Then that Further Device of Theirs, if Words Can Express It...
... Section 40. And then that further device of theirs, if words can express
it� 40. And then that further device of theirs, (if words ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 40 and then that.htm

The Christian Urged To, and Assisted In, an Express Act of Self ...
... CHAPTER XVII. THE CHRISTIAN URGED TO, AND ASSISTED IN, AN EXPRESS ACT OF
SELF-DEDICATION TO THE SERVICE OF GOD. ... Do it in express words. ...
/.../chapter xvii the christian urged.htm

If, However, it be Necessary to Express Ourselves with Precision ...
... Chapter LX. If, however, it be necessary to express ourselves with precision
in our answer to Celsus� If, however, it be necessary ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lx if however it.htm

In the Next Place, when Celsus Says in Express Words...
... Chapter XII. In the next place, when Celsus says in express words� In the
next place, when Celsus says in express words, "If they ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter xii in the next.htm

"Ye Shall Know them by their Fruits. " 1 So Let Our Lips and Lives ...
... 339. " "Ye shall know them by their Fruits." 1 So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess: So let our works and virtues shine. 339. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/339 ye shall know.htm

Thesaurus

Express (13 Occurrences)
... and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made
unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an ...
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Praise (487 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v.) To commend; to applaud; to express
approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts. ...
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Hiss (13 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary To express contempt (Job 27:23). ... 3. (vt) To condemn or
express contempt for by hissing. 4. (vt) To utter with a hissing sound. ...
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Greatness (63 Occurrences)
... (1) In the Old Testament many other terms are employed: (a) gadhol is used to express
greatness in ... 'El and 'Elohim are sometimes used to express greatness. ...
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Write (865 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To set down for reading; to express in legible or intelligible characters;
to inscribe; as, to write a deed; to write a bill of divorcement; hence ...
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Bewail (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To express deep sorrow for, as by wailing; to
lament; to wail over. 2. (vi) To express grief; to lament. Int. ...
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Smile (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To express amusement, pleasure, moderate joy,
or love and kindness, by the features of the face; to laugh silently. ...
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Speak (855 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To utter words or articulate sounds, as human beings; to express thoughts
by words; as, the organs may be so obstructed that a man may not be able to ...
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Faithfulness (91 Occurrences)
... of God. This can be seen also from the Hebrew words which are used to express
this quality of God's nature and activity. These words ...
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Personality
... as representing Christ"; in Hebrews 1:3, the King James Version hupostasis, "that
which lies under," substratum, is rendered "person," "the express image of ...
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Bible Concordance

Express (13 Occurrences)

John 11:19 and a considerable number of the Jews were with Martha and Mary, having come to express sympathy with them on the death of their brother.
(WEY)

Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered.
(See NIV)

Colossians 4:8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
(See NIV)

Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
(KJV DBY WBS)

3 John 1:12 The character of Demetrius has the approval of all men, and of the truth itself. We also express our approval of it, and you know that we only give our approval to that which is true.
(WEY)

2 Samuel 10:2 David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness to me." So David sent by his servants to comfort him concerning his father. David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 10:3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun their lord, "Do you think that David honors your father, in that he has sent comforters to you? Hasn't David sent his servants to you to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?"
(See NIV)

1 Chronicles 19:2 David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me." So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.
(See NIV)

1 Chronicles 19:3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, "Do you think that David honors your father, in that he has sent comforters to you? Haven't his servants come to you to search, to overthrow, and to spy out the land?"
(See NIV)

Psalms 49:4 I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.
(See NAS)

Psalms 106:2 Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?
(See JPS)

Ecclesiastes 1:8 All things are full of toil; none can express it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
(DBY)

Ezekiel 33:31 They come to you as the people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but don't do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.
(See NAS NIV)

Subtopics

Express

Related Terms

Praise (487 Occurrences)

Hiss (13 Occurrences)

Greatness (63 Occurrences)

Write (865 Occurrences)

Bewail (9 Occurrences)

Smile (4 Occurrences)

Speak (855 Occurrences)

Faithfulness (91 Occurrences)

Personality