horn, horned, shofar

Definition

Horns are permanent, hard, pointed growths on the heads of many types of animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, and deer.

• The horn of a ram (male sheep) was made into a musical instrument called a “ram’s horn” or “shofar,” which was blown for special events such as religious festivals or to call men for battle.
• This term should be translated with a word that is different from the word that refers to a trumpet, which is usually made of metal.
• God told the Israelites to make a horn-shaped projection on each of the four corners of the incense and brazen altars. Although these projections were called “horns,” they were not actually animal horns.
• The term “horn” was sometimes used to refer to a “flask” that was shaped like a horn and was used for holding water or oil. A flask of oil was used for anointing a king, as Samuel did with David.

(See also: authority, cow, deer, goat, power royal, sheep, trumpet)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 15:27-28
• 1 Kings 1:39
• 2 Samuel 22:3
• Jeremiah 17:1
• Psalms 22:21

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3104, H7160, H7161, H7162, H7782, G27680