Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2768

Strong's G2768 · Greek

κέρας

keras · /ker'-as/

Number
G2768
Language
Greek
Original word
κέρας
Transliteration
keras
Pronunciation
ker'-as
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

from a primary kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):--horn.

KJV: horn

Root / derivation: from a primary kar (the hair of the head)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κέρας across 10 verses.

horns10×
horn1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke1 verse
Revelation9 verses
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 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 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, and seven crowns upon his heads. wonder: or, sign

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 ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. name: or, names

Revelation 13:11

And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns 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.

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.

Revelation 17:12

And the ten horns 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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2768 (keras) mean?

from a primary kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):--horn.

How many times does G2768 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2768 (κέρας) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “horns.”

How is keras translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2768 is rendered as “horns” (10×), “horn” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κέρας come from?

from a primary kar (the hair of the head)