Strongs Number: G2768
- Greek Word
- κέρας
- Transliteration
- keras
- Phonetic
- ker'-as
- Part of Speech
- Noun Neuter
- Strongs Definition
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a horn (literally or figuratively)
- Thayers Definition
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1. a horn
a. of animals
b. since animals (esp. bulls) defend themselves with their horns, the horn with the Hebrews (and other nations) is a symbol of strength and courage, and used as such in a variety of phrases
1. a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah
c. a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar
- Origin
- From a primary word κάρ kar (the hair of the head)
- Bible Usage
- horn.