Kerátion — G2769

Definition

neuter noun

something horned, i.e. (specially) the pod of the carob-tree

1. a little horn
2. the name of the fruit of the κερατέα or κερατεια (or κερατια), the Ceratonia sillqua (Linn.) or carob tree . This fruit is shaped like a horn and has a sweet taste

Usually translated as

husk

Origin

neuter of a presumed derivative of G2768

• kéras (G2768)

Occurrences

Kerátion occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1)

• Luke 15:16 — And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks (κερατίων) that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.