The Definition of the word Horn

Horn

Trumpets were at first horns perforated at the tip, used for "various purposes (Josh. 6:4, 5)." "Flasks or vessels were made of horn (1 Sam. 16:1, 13; 1 Kings 1:39). "But the word is used also metaphorically to denote the projecting corners of the altar of burnt offerings (Ex. 27:2) and of incense (30:2). The horns of the altar of burnt offerings were to be smeared with the blood of the slain bullock (29:12; "Lev. 4:7-18). The criminal, when his crime was accidental, found" an asylum by laying hold of the horns of the altar (1 Kings 1:50; 2:28). "The word also denotes the peak or summit of a hill (Isa. 5:1, "where the word "hill" is the rendering of the same Hebrew word)." "This word is used metaphorically also for strength (Deut. 33:17) "and honour (Job 16:15; Lam. 2:3). Horns are emblems of power," "dominion, glory, and fierceness, as they are the chief means of" "attack and defence with the animals endowed with them (Dan. 8:5," "9; 1 Sam. 2:1; 16:1, 13; 1 Kings 1:39; 22:11; Josh. 6:4, 5; Ps." "75:5, 10; 132:17; Luke 1:69, etc.). The expression "horn of" "salvation," applied to Christ, means a salvation of strength, or" "a strong Saviour (Luke 1:69). To have the horn "exalted" denotes" "prosperity and triumph (Ps. 89:17, 24). To "lift up" the horn is" to act proudly (Zech. 1:21). "Horns are also the symbol of royal dignity and power (Jer. 48:25; Zech. 1:18; Dan. 8:24).