κέρας
11x in 3 unique form(s) TR
11x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
85x in 6 unique form(s)
Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry
TDNT Reference: 3:669,428
κέρας kéras, ker'-as; from a primary κάρ kár (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):—horn.
The KJV translates Strong's G2768 in the following manner: horn (11x).
a horn
of animals
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
a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah
a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar
a. properly: of animals, Revelation 5:6; Revelation 12:3; Revelation 13:1, 11; Revelation 17:3, 7, 12, 16.
b. Since animals (especially bulls) defend themselves with their horns, the horn with the Hebrews (and other nations) is a symbol of strength and courage, and is used as such in a variety of phrases (Psalm 88:18 (Ps. 89:18); Psalm 131:17 (Ps. 132:17); Psalms 148:14; 1 Samuel 2:10; Sir. 47:5, 7, 11; 1 Macc. 2:48, etc.; cf. Gesenius, Thesaurus, iii., p. 1238; (B. D. under the word )); hence, κέρας σωτηρίας (of God, Psalm 17:3 (Ps. 18:3); 2 Samuel 22:3), equivalent to a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah, Luke 1:69.
c. tropically, a projecting extremity in shape like a horn, a point, apex: as, of an altar, Revelation 9:13; (Exodus 29:12; Leviticus 4:7, 18; Leviticus 16:18; Amos 3:14; Psalm 117:27 (Ps. 118:27)).
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's
- Exodus
- 29:12
- Leviticus
- 4:7; 4:18; 16:18
- 1 Samuel
- 2:10
- 2 Samuel
- 22:3
- Psalms
- 17:3; 18:3; 88:18; 89:18; 118:27; 132:17; 148:14
- Amos
- 3:14
- Luke
- 1:69
- Revelation
- 5:6; 9:13; 12:3; 13:1; 13:11; 17:3; 17:7; 17:12; 17:16
Concordance Results Shown Using the KJV
Strong's Number G2768 matches the Greek κέρας (keras),
which occurs 11 times in 10 verses
in the TR Greek.
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