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Strong's G2769 κεράτιον (keration)

Keration means “husk” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2769 — chermonim (“the Hermonites”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2769
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G2769 Quick Answer

Strong's G2769 κεράτιον (keration) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. keration (ker-at'-ee-on) n. 1. something horned 2. (specially) the pod of the carob-tree It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include husks. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
keration (ker-at'-ee-on) n. 1. something horned 2. (specially) the pod of the carob-tree
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
husks

Meaning and Definition

keration (ker-at'-ee-on) n. 1. something horned 2. (specially) the pod of the carob-tree [neuter of a presumed derivative of G2768] KJV: husk Root(s): G2768

Original Word
κεράτιον
Transliteration
keration
Derivation
Root: κέρας R1: 2768
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2769. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

husk

Usage: κεράτιον, -ου, τό (dimin. of κέρας), __1. a little horn (Arist.). __2. In pl. (the fruit of the κερατέα), carob-pods: Luk.15:16.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2769 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render keration, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

husks Luke 15:16

How Strong's G2769 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G2769 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2769 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 15:16 KJV

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

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G2769.

Luke 15:16 New Testament, KJV
And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2769, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2769 FAQ

What does keration (κεράτιον) mean?

Keration (Strong's G2769) is a Greek word most simply glossed "husk". keration (ker-at'-ee-on) n. 1. something horned 2. (specially) the pod of the carob-tree

How many times is keration (κεράτιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G2769 across 1 book.

Where can I study keration (κεράτιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2769 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate keration (κεράτιον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as husks. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.