Strong's Lexicon Ashteroth Qarnayim: Ashteroth of the Two Horns Original Word: עַשְׁתְּרֹת קַרְנַיִם Word Origin: Derived from עַשְׁתָּרוֹת (Ashtaroth), referring to a Canaanite goddess, and קֶרֶן (qeren), meaning "horn" or "peak." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ashteroth Qarnayim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts might be found under entries for deities or geographical locations in the Septuagint. Usage: Ashteroth Qarnayim is a geographical location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. The name suggests a place associated with the worship of the goddess Ashtaroth, possibly marked by two prominent hills or peaks, symbolized by "horns." Cultural and Historical Background: Ashteroth Qarnayim was located in the region of Bashan, east of the Jordan River. It was a significant site in the ancient Near East, often associated with the worship of Ashtaroth, a prominent deity in Canaanite religion. The "two horns" may refer to a topographical feature or symbolize power and strength, as horns often do in biblical literature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Ashtaroth and qeren Definition "Ashtaroth of the double horns," a place E. of the Jordan NASB Translation Ashteroth-karnaim (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashtoreth Karnaim From Ashtarowth and the dual of qeren; Ashtaroth of (the) double horns (a symbol of the deity); Ashteroth-Karnaim, a place East of the Jordan -- Ashtoreth Karnaim. see HEBREW Ashtarowth see HEBREW qeren Forms and Transliterations קַרְנַ֔יִם קרנים karNayim qar·na·yim qarnayimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 14:5 HEB: רְפָאִים֙ בְּעַשְׁתְּרֹ֣ת קַרְנַ֔יִם וְאֶת־ הַזּוּזִ֖ים NAS: the Rephaim in Ashteroth-karnaim and the Zuzim KJV: the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims INT: and defeated the Rephaim Ashteroth-karnaim and the Zuzim Ham 1 Occurrence |
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