Greek Word Study

The meaning of κεράτιον

Understanding kerátion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

neuter of a presumed derivative of κέρας husk. - something horned, i.e. (specially) the pod of the carob-tree

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κεράτιον

Phoneticker-at'-ee-on
Transliterationkerátion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neuter of a presumed derivative of κέρας husk. - something horned, i.e. (specially) the pod of the carob-tree

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 15:16

And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

Word: κεράτιον (kerátion)

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Luke
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