Original Word: פֶחָר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pechar
Pronunciation: peh-khar
Phonetic Spelling: (peh-khawr')
Definition: Pottery, earthenware
Meaning: a potter

potter

(Aramaic) from an unused root probably meaning to fashion; a potter -- potter.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation
Definition
a potter
NASB Translation
potter's (1).

מֶּחָר noun masculine potter ( = pa——âr, ᵑ7 מַּחָר (also clay), Syriac ; probably loan-word from Assyrian pa—aru, potter, compare Brock Zim^Buhl); — absolute ׳פ Daniel 2:41.

Word Origin: Aramaic origin, related to the Hebrew root פָּחַר (pachar), which is not used in the Hebrew Bible but is understood to mean "to shape" or "to form."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2764: κεραμεύς (kerameus) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to refer to a potter. It appears in Romans 9:21, where Paul uses the metaphor of a potter to illustrate God's authority over creation, similar to the Old Testament usage of פֶחָר. The imagery of the potter and the clay is a common biblical theme that underscores the relationship between the Creator and His creation.

Usage: The term פֶחָר is used in the context of describing a potter, specifically in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament. It is a term that highlights the craft and skill involved in pottery making.

Context: פֶחָר (pechar) appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. The role of a potter in ancient times was significant, as pottery was essential for daily life, used for storage, cooking, and various other purposes. The potter's craft was highly regarded, and the imagery of a potter shaping clay is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe God's sovereign power over creation. In Daniel 2:41-42, the imagery of a potter's clay is used to describe the fragility and mixed nature of the kingdom represented in Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The potter's ability to shape and mold clay serves as a powerful metaphor for divine authority and creativity.

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