κεράτιον
keration
husk
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κεράτιον (keration) is defined as a husk, likely referring to the outer covering or shell of a seed or grain. With only one occurrence in the Bible, its usage is limited but still provides insight into its meaning. Based on its meaning, the word κεράτιον would typically be used to describe something that is outer or superficial, similar to the way we might think of a seed's hull. This could imply a distinction between the outer shell and the inner content or substance. Given its single occurrence in the Bible, it's challenging to establish its significance definitively. However, its use as a metaphor could help convey ideas about what is essential or outer in a given context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text