Kéras — G2768

Definition

neuter noun

a horn (literally or figuratively)

1. properly
2. 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 is used as such in a variety of phrases
3. tropically, a projecting extremity in shape like a horn, a point, apex

Usually translated as

horn

Origin

from a primary kár (the hair of the head)

Occurrences

Kéras occurs 10 times in 9 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Revelation (9)

• Revelation 5:6 — And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns (κέρατα) and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
• Revelation 9:13 — And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns (κεράτων) of the golden altar which is before God,
• Revelation 12:3 — And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns (κέρατα), and seven crowns upon his heads.
• Revelation 13:1 — And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns (κέρατα), and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
• Revelation 13:1 — And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns (κεράτων) ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
• Revelation 13:11 — And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns (κέρατα) like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
• Revelation 17:3 — So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns (κέρατα).
• Revelation 17:7 — And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns (κέρατα).
• Revelation 17:12 — And the ten horns (κέρατα) which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
• Revelation 17:16 — And the ten horns (κέρατα) which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.