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ὀστράκινος

ostrakinosclayHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ὀστράκινος -η, -ον

(ὄστρακον, an earthen vessel or potsherd), [in LXX chiefly for חֶרֶשׂ ;]

made of clay, earthen: 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Timothy 2:20.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὀστράκινος:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 4:7ὀστρακίνοις · of clay
    Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
  2. 2 Timothy 2:20ὀστράκινα · clay
    A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.