Strong's Lexicon keras: Horn Original Word: κέρας Word Origin: Derived from a primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7161 (קֶרֶן, qeren): Often used in the Old Testament to denote a horn, both literally and symbolically, as in the strength of a kingdom or the power of a ruler. Usage: In the New Testament, the Greek word "keras" is primarily used to denote a "horn." This term can be understood both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it refers to the horn of an animal, which was often used as a container or a musical instrument. Metaphorically, it symbolizes strength, power, and authority. In biblical literature, horns are frequently associated with kings and kingdoms, representing their might and dominion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, horns were emblematic of power and strength due to their association with powerful animals like bulls and rams. They were used in various ways, such as in battle signals, religious rituals, and as vessels for anointing oil. The imagery of horns was prevalent in Jewish apocalyptic literature, where they often symbolized rulers or nations. HELPS Word-studies 2768 kéras– properly, an animal horn; (figuratively) an instrument of power, i.e. that overcomes by displaying overpowering strength. [2768 /kéras ("horn") symbolizes the strength of (horned) bulls (see Ps 132:17).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a horn NASB Translation horn (1), horns (10). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2768: κέραςκέρας, κερατος, plural κέρατα, genitive κεράτων (Winers Grammar, 65 (63); Buttmann, 15 (13)), τό (from Homer down), Hebrew קֶרֶן, a horn; 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 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 From a primary kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively) -- horn. Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:69 N-ANSGRK: καὶ ἤγειρεν κέρας σωτηρίας ἡμῖν NAS: And has raised up a horn of salvation KJV: hath raised up an horn of salvation INT: and raised up a horn of salvation for us Revelation 5:6 N-ANP Revelation 9:13 N-GNP Revelation 12:3 N-ANP Revelation 13:1 N-ANP Revelation 13:1 N-GNP Revelation 13:11 N-ANP Revelation 17:3 N-ANP Revelation 17:7 N-ANP Revelation 17:12 N-NNP Revelation 17:16 N-NNP Strong's Greek 2768 |
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