Strong's Lexicon Keran: Horn, Ray, Beam Original Word: כֵּרֶן Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּרַן (karan), which means "to shine" or "to emit rays." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and New Testament for similar concepts includes κέρας (keras), which also means "horn" and is used metaphorically for power and authority. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "Keran" is often used metaphorically to describe strength, power, or radiance. It can refer to the physical horn of an animal, which symbolizes strength and authority, or to rays of light, indicating glory or divine presence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, horns were symbols of power and might. They were often used in religious and royal iconography to denote authority and divine favor. The imagery of horns is prevalent in biblical texts, where it can represent both physical strength and spiritual power. The concept of radiance or emitting rays is also significant, as it is associated with divine encounters and the glory of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Edomite NASB Translation Cheran (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּרָ֫ן proper name, masculine an Edomite Genesis 36:26 = 1 Chronicles 1:41. כִּרְסֵם see below כסם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cheran Of uncertain derivation; Keran, an aboriginal Idumaean -- Cheran. Forms and Transliterations וּכְרָֽן׃ וכרן׃ ū·ḵə·rān ucheRan ūḵərānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:26 HEB: וְאֶשְׁבָּ֖ן וְיִתְרָ֥ן וּכְרָֽן׃ NAS: and Eshban and Ithran and Cheran. KJV: and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran. INT: and Eshban and Ithran and Cheran 1 Chronicles 1:41 2 Occurrences |
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