Hebrew · H7161, H7214 · unreviewed

קַרְנֵי רְאֵם

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 · a wild bull (from its conspicuousness)

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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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רְאֵם H7214 a wild bull (from its conspicuousness)

What does קַרְנֵי רְאֵם (qarnei re'em) mean in the Bible?

קֶרֶן · רְאֵם is a Hebrew word meaning "horns of a wild ox; image of powerful force and victorious strength".

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Meaning

horns of a wild ox; image of powerful force and victorious strength
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