G2768 κέρας - Strong's Greek Lexicon Number

LSJ Gloss:
κέρας
the horn of an animal
Dodson:
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.
Strong's:
κέρας
a horn (literally or figuratively)
Derivation: from a primary κάρ (the hair of the head);

KJV Usage: horn.

TBESG:
κέρας
horn
G:N-N
κέρας, -ατος
(pl. not irreg. as in Attic), τό, [in LXX chiefly for קָרַן ;]
a horn:
Refs Rev.5:6 12:3 13:1, 11 17:3, 7 17:12, 16
; of the projections at the corners of the altar (
Refs Exo.29:12, al.): Rev.9:13
. Metaph., as symbol of strength, κ. σωτηρίας (cf.
Refs Psa.18:3, al.): Luk.1:69
.†
(AS)
Thayer:
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


κέρας
keras
ker'-as
From a primary word κάρ kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively)

KJV Usage: horn.


View how G2768 κέρας is used in the Bible

11 occurrences of G2768 κέρας

Luke 1:69 an horn
Revelation 5:6 horns
Revelation 9:13 horns
Revelation 12:3 horns,
Revelation 13:1 horns,
Revelation 13:1 horns
Revelation 13:11 horns
Revelation 17:3 horns.
Revelation 17:7 horns.
Revelation 17:12 horns
Revelation 17:16 horns

Distinct usage

6 horns
2 horns.
2 horns,
1 an horn

Corresponding Hebrew Words

keras H2380 chazut
keras H4740 miqtsoa
keras H7160 qaran hi.
keras H7161 qeren


Related words

G2768 κέρας

G2762 κεραία
κεραία
keraia
ker-ah'-yah
Feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of G2768; something horn like, that is, (specifically) the apex of a Hebrew letter (figuratively the least particle)

KJV Usage: tittle.


G2769 κεράτιον
κεράτιον
keration
ker-at'-ee-on
Neuter of a presumed derivative of G2768; something horned, that is, (specifically) the pod of the carob tree

KJV Usage: husk.


G2898 κρανίον
κρανίον
kranion
kran-ee'-on
Diminutive of a derivative of the base of G2768; a skull (“cranium”)

KJV Usage: Calvary, skull.