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κέρας

ke'-räs
neuter noun
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From a primary kar (the hair of the head)

from a primary κάρ kár (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):—horn.

Outline

  1. a horn
    1. of animals
    2. 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
      1. a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah
    3. a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar

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