What does the Bible say about horns?
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The Bible presents horns both as literal features of animals and as vivid symbols of strength, royal power, and at times proud oppression that God will judge. In Genesis 22:13, a ram caught by its horns provides the sacrifice God supplies for Abraham, pointing believers to God’s gracious provision. Psalms 22:21 and 92:10 use the horn to express deliverance and God-given strength, while Daniel 7:20 and 8:5 portray horns as kingdoms and rulers whose authority remains under God’s sovereign rule. Ezekiel 34:21 condemns powerful oppressors who harm the weak, reminding us that strength must serve righteousness. The Lord ultimately exalts His people and humbles every arrogant power.
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- Natural weapons on heads of animals Daniel 7:20
- Animals with, mentioned
- The ox Psalms 69:31
- The ram Genesis 22:13
- The goat Daniel 8:5
- The unicorn Psalms 22:21; Psalms 92:10
- Tusks of the elephant so called Ezekiel 27:15
- Used offensively Exodus 21:29; Ezekiel 34:21
- Were used
- For holding oil 1 Samuel 16:1; 1 Kings 1:39
- As musical instruments Joshua 6:4; Joshua 6:5; 1 Chronicles 25:5
- Representations of, placed at the four corners of the altars Exodus 27:2; Exodus 30:2
- Wearing of, alluded to Psalms 75:5; Psalms 75:10
- Illustrative
- Of power of God Psalms 18:2; Habakkuk 3:4
- Of power of Christ Luke 1:69; Revelation 5:6
- Of power of Ephraim & c Deuteronomy 33:17
- Of power of the wicked Psalms 22:21; Psalms 75:10
- Of kings Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:24; Daniel 8:3; Daniel 8:5; Daniel 8:20
- Of antichristian powers Revelation 13:1; Revelation 17:3; Revelation 17:7
- (Budding of,) of the commencement or revival of a nation Psalms 132:17; Ezekiel 29:21
- (Raising up,) of arrogance Psalms 75:4; Psalms 75:5
- (Exalting,) of increase of power and glory 1 Samuel 2:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Psalms 89:17; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 92:10; Psalms 112:9
- (Pushing with,) of conquests Deuteronomy 33:17; 1 Kings 22:11; Micah 4:13
- (Bringing down,) of degradation Job 16:15
- (Cutting off,) of destruction of power Psalms 75:10; Jeremiah 48:25; Lamentations 2:3
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