Bible Dictionary

Horn

The hard, pointed growth on the head of certain animals.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

246 of 516

Letter

H

Meaning

The hard, pointed growth on the head of certain animals.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 27:2
  • Joshua 6:4-5
  • 1 Samuel 2:1
  • Psalm 18:2
  • Psalm 75:10
  • Daniel 7:7-8
  • Daniel 8:3-9
  • Revelation 17:12

Also Called

horns

Original Language

Hebrew

קֶרֶן

qeren

horn

Greek

κέρας

keras

horn

Meaning

A horn is the hard, pointed growth on the head of certain animals.

It may also refer to an object made from an animal’s horn.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, horn refers to the horn of an animal, the horns of the altar, musical instruments made from horns, and is frequently used as a symbol of strength, power, authority, or kingdoms, depending on the context.


Key References

  • Exodus 27:2
  • Joshua 6:4-5
  • 1 Samuel 2:1
  • Psalm 18:2
  • Psalm 75:10
  • Daniel 7:7-8
  • Daniel 8:3-9
  • Revelation 17:12

  • Altar
  • Trumpet
  • King
  • Kingdom
  • Beast

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 27:2
  • Joshua 6:4-5
  • 1 Samuel 2:1
  • Psalm 18:2
  • Psalm 75:10
  • Daniel 7:7-8
  • Daniel 8:3-9
  • Revelation 17:12

Related Terms

Study Topics

horn symbolism prophecy worship