CategoryBiblical Term / Animal Term
Modern Equivalentwild ox; powerful horned animal.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionA strong, untamable horned animal in the KJV, commonly understood by many modern interpreters as a wild ox or similar powerful beast.
Key Verses"Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?" (Job 39:9)
KJV Usage NoteThe KJV term reflects older English usage and translation tradition, not necessarily the modern fantasy creature.
Common MisunderstandingIt should not automatically be read as the modern mythical horse-like unicorn; the biblical term likely points to a powerful wild horned animal.
EtymologyFrom Latin unicornis, meaning "one-horned"; used historically for various horned animals.