horn, cornet

“Cornet” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(horn). The curved signal horn of the Jews, usually made of the horn of a ram, ox, chamois, or wild goat (Lev. 25:9; Ezek. 33:4-5; 1 Chron. 15:28).

“Horn” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Made of horn or metal, and of various shapes, sizes, and uses
Used much figuratively (Deut. 33:17; 1 Sam. 16:1; Job 16:15; Jer. 48:25).

“Cornet” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

Shofar
In Daniel 3:5-15 the word is qeren and signifies “horn or cornet.” In 2 Samuel 6:5 the word is manaanim, and signifies an instrument that makes a tinkling sound on being shaken, as a “sistrum.” In the four other places the word is shophar, which is often translated “trumpet” (1 Chron. 15:28; 2 Chron. 15:14; Psa. 98:6; Hos. 5:8).

“Horns” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

These are referred to in scripture as
1. On the altar, the projections placed at its corners, on which the blood of the sacrifices was placed, and to which culprits clung for protection (Ex. 38:2; Lev. 4:7; 1 Kings 1:50).
2. For trumpets, especially rams’ horns (Josh. 6:4-13).
Ram’s Horn Trumpet
3. For holding oil (1 Sam. 16:1,13).
4. For holding ink (Ezek. 9:2-3).
5. They were worn in the East as a symbol of exaltation and power. Jehovah was David’s horn of salvation. He exalted the horn of His people, and brake the horns of the wicked (Psa. 18:2; Psa. 75:10; Psa. 148:14).
6. Horns are spoken of frequently in Daniel and the Revelation as a symbol for kings: “the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings” (Dan. 7:7-24; Dan. 8:3-21; Rev. 12:3; Rev. 13:1; Rev. 17:3-16).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
qeren
Phonic:
keh’-ren
Meaning:
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7161; a horn (literally or for sound)
KJV Usage:
horn, cornet