Express
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) An express office.
(2): ( a.) 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.
(3): ( a.) To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.
(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): ( 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.
(7): ( a.) 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.
(8): ( a.) To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.
(9): ( a.) To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.
(10): ( a.) Exactly representing; exact.
(11): ( n.) That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
(12): ( 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.
(13): ( a.) To denote; to designate.
King James Dictionary [2]
Express', L expressum, exprimo ex and premo, to press. See Press.
1. To press or squeeze out to force out by pressure as, to express the juice of grapes or of apples. 2. To utter to declare in words to speak. He expressed his ideas or his meaning with precision. His views were expressed in very intelligible terms. 3. To write or engrave to represent in written words or language. The covenants in the deed are well expressed. 4. To represent to exhibit by copy or resemblance.
So kids and whelps their sires and dams express.
5. To represent or show by imitation or the imitative arts to form a likeness as in painting or sculpture.
Each skilful artist shall express thy form.
6. To show or make known to indicate.
A downcast eye or look may express humility, shame or guilt.
7. To denote to designate.
Moses and Aaron took these men, who are expressed by their names. Numbers 1
8. To extort to elicit. Little used.
EXPRESS', a. Plain clear expressed direct not ambiguous. We are informed in express terms or words. The terms of the contract are express.
1. Given in direct terms not implied or left to inference. This is the express covenant or agreement. We have his express consent. We have an express law on the subject. Express warranty express malice. 2. Copied resembling bearing an exact representation.
His face express.
3. Intended or sent for a particular purpose, or on a particular errand as, to send a messenger express.
EXPRESS', n. A messenger sent on a particular errand or occasion usually, a courier sent to communicate information of an important event, or to deliver important dispatches. It is applied also to boats or vessels sent to convey important information.
1. A message sent. 2. A declaration in plain terms. Not in use.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [3]
Hebrews 1:3Image
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [4]
eks pres Hebrews 1:3 χαρακτήρ charaktḗr
