Keras

ker'-as
Parts of Speech Noun Neuter

Keras Definition

  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
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
kevraß
Origin
from a primary kar (the hair of the head)
Strong's Number
2768
TDNT Entry
3:669,428

KJV Word Usage

horn
11
Total
11

KJV Verse Count

1
9
Total
10
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Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Keras". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .