Hebrew · H7161, H4196 · unreviewed

קַרְנֹת הַמִּזְבֵּחַ

A horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask , cornet ; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ray (of light); figuratively, power · an altar

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קֶרֶן H7161 a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask , cornet ; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ray (of light); figuratively, power
Pronunciation qeren
Horn as projecting symbol of power; extends to altar corners, mountain peaks, and divine strength metaphorically.
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מִזְבֵּחַ H4196 an altar
Pronunciation mizbeach
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What does קַרְנֹת הַמִּזְבֵּחַ (qarnot hammizbeach) mean in the Bible?

קֶרֶן · מִזְבֵּחַ is a Hebrew word meaning "horns of the altar".

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Meaning

horns of the altar
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