- κέρας
- the horn of an animal
- κέρας
- a horn
- (a) a horn, (b) a horn-like projection at the corner of an altar, (c) a horn as a symbol of power.
- κέρας
- a horn (literally or figuratively)
Derivation: from a primary κάρ (the hair of the head);KJV Usage: horn.
- κέρας
- horn
- G:N-N
- κέρας, -ατος
(pl. not irreg. as in Attic), τό, [in LXX chiefly for קָרַן ;]
a horn:; of the projections at the corners of the altar (Refs
Rev.5:6 12:3 13:1, 11 17:3, 7 17:12, 16. Metaph., as symbol of strength, κ. σωτηρίας (cf.Refs
Exo.29:12, al.): Rev.9:13.†Refs
Psa.18:3, al.): Luk.1:69
(AS)
1) a horn
1a) of animals
1b) 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
1b1) a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah
1c) a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar
1a) of animals
1b) 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
1b1) a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah
1c) a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar
κέρας
keras
ker'-as
From a primary word κάρ kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively)
KJV Usage: horn.