number - 2768
orig_word - κέρας
word_orig - from a primary kar (the hair of the head)
translit - keras
tdnt - 3:669,428
phonetic - ker'-as
part_of_speech - Noun Neuter
st_def - from a primary kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):--horn.
IPD_def -
- a horn
- of animals
- 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
- a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah
- a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar
English - horn
letter - k
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usages - horn
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id - 2767
strongs - 2768
base_word - κέρας
data - {"def":{"short":"a horn (literally or figuratively)","long":["a horn",["of animals","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 used as such in a variety of phrases",["a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah"],"a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar"]]},"deriv":"from a primary κάρ (the hair of the head)","pronun":{"ipa":"ˈkɛ.rɑs","ipa_mod":"ˈke̞.rɑs","sbl":"keras","dic":"KEH-rahs","dic_mod":"KAY-rahs"}}
usage - horn