Lexical Summary qeren: horn, horns Original Word: קֶרֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance horn, cornet (Aramaic) corresponding to qeren; a horn (literally or for sound) -- horn, cornet. see HEBREW qeren NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to qeren Definition a horn NASB Translation horn (9), horns (5). Topical Lexicon Hebrew-Aramaic Setting קֶרֶן (Strong’s 7162) appears only in the Aramaic sections of Daniel (chapters 2–7). These fourteen occurrences fall neatly into two blocks: Daniel 3, where the word denotes a literal wind instrument, and Daniel 7, where it functions symbolically in prophetic imagery. Although written in Aramaic, the term carries the same semantic range familiar from the Hebrew qeren: power, authority, and public announcement. Literal Usage: The Regal Trumpet in Daniel 3 Nebuchadnezzar’s dedication of the golden image was accompanied by a state-sponsored orchestra. “At the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue” (Daniel 3:5; cf. 3:7, 3:10, 3:15). Here קֶרֶן is the first instrument named, setting the cadence for compulsory idolatry. The royal horn: Symbolic Usage: Horns of the Fourth Beast in Daniel 7 In Daniel’s night visions קֶרֶן shifts from orchestra pit to apocalyptic stage. The fourth beast “had ten horns” (Daniel 7:7). Daniel “considered the horns, and behold, another horn, a little one, came up among them” (7:8). Additional references (7:8, 7:11, 7:20 twice, 7:21, 7:24) develop five themes: 1. Multiplicity of Kings. “The ten horns are ten kings who will arise from this kingdom” (Daniel 7:24). Political fragmentation under one imperial system is in view. Historical Background Ancient Near Eastern reliefs depict horns on crowns and helmets, signifying might and royal prerogative. Trumpet-like horns announced decrees, battles, and worship rites. Daniel, writing in exile under Babylonian and Medo-Persian courts, employs this culturally loaded symbol to communicate God’s sovereign message within imperial contexts his audience knew well. Theological Significance • Sovereignty of God: Earthly horns rise and fall at His decree (Daniel 2:21). Ministry Application 1. Discipleship under Pressure: Daniel’s friends model courage when civic rituals collide with divine law. Modern believers, likewise, refuse counterfeit worship even when cultural “music” is persuasive. Key Passages for Study Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:7-8; Daniel 7:20-22; Daniel 7:24-27. Summary קֶרֶן in Daniel functions first as the literal blast compelling false worship, then as the emblem of political power arrayed against God. Both uses converge to proclaim Yahweh’s unchallenged sovereignty and to spur His people toward steadfast, exclusive allegiance. Forms and Transliterations בְּקַרְנַיָּ֗א בְּקַרְנָא־ בקרנא־ בקרניא וְקַרְנַ֥יִן וְקַרְנַיָּ֣א וְקַרְנָ֣א וְקַרְנָ֨א וקרנא וקרניא וקרנין קֶ֣רֶן קַרְנַיָּ֤א קַרְנַיָּא֙ קַרְנָ֖א קַרְנָ֣א קַרְנָא֩ קרן קרנא קרניא bə·qar·nā- bə·qar·nay·yā bekarna bekarnaiYa bəqarnā- bəqarnayyā karNa karnaiYa Keren qar·nā qar·nay·yā qarnā qarnayyā qe·ren qeren vekarNa vekarnaiYa vekarNayin wə·qar·nā wə·qar·na·yin wə·qar·nay·yā wəqarnā wəqarnayin wəqarnayyāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:5 HEB: תִשְׁמְע֡וּן קָ֣ל קַרְנָ֣א מַ֠שְׁרוֹקִיתָא [קִיתָרֹוס NAS: the sound of the horn, flute, KJV: the sound of the cornet, flute, INT: hear the sound of the horn flute harp Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:10 Daniel 3:15 Daniel 7:7 Daniel 7:8 Daniel 7:8 Daniel 7:8 Daniel 7:8 Daniel 7:11 Daniel 7:20 Daniel 7:20 Daniel 7:21 Daniel 7:24 14 Occurrences |
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