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The Hebrew word so rendered means simply a round vessel or cup for containing ink, which was generally worn by writers in the girdle (Ezekiel 9:2,3,11 ). The word "inkhorn" was used by the translators, because in former times in this country horns were used for containing ink.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Inkhorn'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/i/inkhorn.html. 1897.

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