ὀστράκινος

ostrakinosAdjectiveG3749

clay

From: from ("oyster") (a tile, i.e. terra cotta);

Short Definition

earthen-ware, i.e. clayey; by implication, frail

Full Lexicon Entry

made of clay, earthen.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חֶרֶשׂ

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1
2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 4:7
  • 2 Timothy 2:20

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