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Lexicon :: Strong's G3749 - ostrakinos

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ὀστράκινος
Transliteration
ostrakinos (Key)
Pronunciation
os-tra'-kin-os
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ostrakon ["oyster"] (a tile, i.e. terra cotta)
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Strong’s Definitions

ὀστράκινος ostrákinos, os-tra'-kin-os; from ὄστρακον óstrakon ("oyster") (a tile, i.e. terra cotta); earthen-ware, i.e. clayey; by implication, frail:—of earth, earthen.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G3749 in the following manner: earthen (1x), of earth (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G3749 in the following manner: earthen (1x), of earth (1x).
  1. earthen, clay

    1. with the added suggestion of frailty

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ὀστράκινος ostrákinos, os-tra'-kin-os; from ὄστρακον óstrakon ("oyster") (a tile, i.e. terra cotta); earthen-ware, i.e. clayey; by implication, frail:—of earth, earthen.
STRONGS G3749:
ὀστράκινος, ὀστρακινη, ὀστράκινον (ὄστρακον baked clay), made of clay, earthen: σκεύη ὀστράκινα, 2 Timothy 2:20; with the added suggestion of frailty, 2 Corinthians 4:7. (Jeremiah 19:1, 11; Jeremiah 39:14 (Jer. 32:14); Isaiah 30:14, etc.; Hippocrates, Anthol. (others).)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
30:14
Jeremiah
19:1; 19:11; 32:14; 39:14
2 Corinthians
4:7
2 Timothy
2:20

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3749 matches the Greek ὀστράκινος (ostrakinos),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 4:7 - We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure.[fn] This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.
Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:20 - In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.
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