Strong's Number 2768

The Linked Word Project
Transliteration:
keras {ker'-as}
Word Origin:
from a primary kar (the hair of the head)
TDNT:
3:669,428
Part of Speech:
noun neuter
Usage in the KJV:
horn 11

Total: 11
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
TDNT - Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
TWOT - Theological Word Book of the Old Testament