Original Word: κεραμικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: keramikos
Pronunciation: ke-rah-mee-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (ker-am-ik-os')
Definition: Made of clay, earthenware
Meaning: of clay, made by a potter, earthen.

of a potter, of clay

From keramos; made of clay, i.e. Earthen -- of a potter.

see GREEK keramos

Word Origin
from keramos
Definition
earthen
NASB Translation
potter (1).

STRONGS NT 2764: κεραμικός

κεραμικός, 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)).

Word Origin: Derived from κέραμος (keramos), meaning "potter's clay" or "earthenware."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3335 יָצַר (yatsar): To form, fashion, or shape, often used in the context of a potter shaping clay.
- H2789 חֶרֶשׂ (cheres): Earthenware, pottery, or a potsherd, referring to objects made from clay.
- H6353 פַּח (pach): A piece of pottery or a potsherd, highlighting the fragility and common use of clay vessels.

These Hebrew terms reflect the same themes of creation, formation, and the use of clay in the hands of a skilled potter, underscoring the biblical metaphor of God's creative authority.

Usage: The term κεραμικός is used in the context of pottery, referring to objects made from clay or the craft of pottery itself.

Context: The Greek term κεραμικός (keramikos) is closely associated with the craft of pottery, a significant and common trade in ancient times. Pottery was essential for daily life in biblical times, used for storing, cooking, and serving food and liquids. The process of making pottery involved shaping clay and then firing it in a kiln to harden it, a practice that dates back to ancient civilizations.

In the New Testament, the imagery of the potter and clay is used metaphorically to describe God's sovereignty and creative power over humanity. Although the specific term κεραμικός does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the related concept is evident in passages that discuss the potter's work, such as Romans 9:21: "Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?" (BSB).

The metaphor of the potter and clay illustrates the relationship between God and His creation, emphasizing His authority to shape and mold according to His divine purpose. This imagery is rooted in the cultural and historical context of pottery-making, which was a familiar and vital aspect of life in biblical times.

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