G2768Greekkérata
κέρατα
a horn (literally or figuratively)
11
Total Occurrences
2
Books
0
Old Testament
11
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1a horn
- 2of animals
- 3since animals (especially 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
- 4a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar
Etymology & Derivation
from a primary ??? (the hair of the head)