Qâran — H7160

Definition

verb

to shoot out horns; figuratively, rays

1. to shine
1. (Qal) to send out rays
2. (Hiphil) to display or grow horns, be horned

Usually translated as

have horns, shine

Origin

a primitive root; to push or gore; used only as denominative from H7161,

• Derived from Qeren (H7161)

Greek equivalents

• doxázō (G1392)
• ekphérō (G1627)
• kéras (G2768)

Occurrences

Qâran occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Exodus (3), Psalms (1)

• Exodus 34:29 — And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone (קָרַ֛ן) while he talked with him.
• Exodus 34:30 — And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone (קָרַ֖ן); and they were afraid to come nigh him.
• Exodus 34:35 — And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone (קָרַ֔ן): and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
• Psalms 69:31 — This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns (מַקְרִ֥ן) and hoofs.