קֶרֶן
A horn (literally or for sound)
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What does קֶרֶן (qeren) mean in the Bible?
קֶרֶן (qeren) is a Hebrew word meaning "a horn (literally or for sound)". a horn (literally or for sound) BDB: horn Usage: horn, cornet.
Meaning
Horn as symbol of power and dignity; also a wind instrument producing covenant-summons and war declarations
a horn (literally or for sound) BDB: horn Usage: horn, cornet.
Biblical Occurrences
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