Strong's Lexicon keramikos: Made of clay, earthenware Original Word: κεραμικός Word Origin: Derived from κέραμος (keramos), meaning "potter's clay" or "earthenware." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of pottery is יָצַר (yatsar), which means "to form" or "to fashion," as seen in Isaiah 64:8: "But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we all are the work of Your hand." Usage: The term "keramikos" refers to anything made of clay or earthenware. In the context of the Bible, it is often used metaphorically to describe the fragility and malleability of human life in contrast to the divine nature of God. It emphasizes the humble and earthly origin of human beings, who are shaped by the Creator much like a potter shapes clay. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, pottery was a common and essential part of daily life. It was used for storing food, water, and other goods. The process of making pottery involved shaping clay and then firing it in a kiln to harden it. This imagery was familiar to the people of biblical times and was often used in Scripture to illustrate spiritual truths, such as God's sovereignty and the formation of human character. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom keramos Definition earthen NASB Translation potter (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2764: κεραμικόςκεραμικός, κεραμικη, κεραμικον (κέραμος); 1. in classical Greek of or belonging to a potter: hence, κεραμικη γῆ, such as a potter uses, Hippocrates; τέχνη, Plato, polit., p. 288 a. 2. in the Bible made of clay, earthen: Revelation 2:27 (Daniel 2:41), for which the Greeks use κεραμεοῦς, κεραμεα, κεραμεουν, and κεραμιος (others κεραμειος), cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 147; (Winer's Grammar, 99 (94)). From keramos; made of clay, i.e. Earthen -- of a potter. see GREEK keramos |
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