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κέραμος G2766
G2766 is the Greek word κέραμος, transliterated kéramos. The King James Version most often renders it tiling.
What it means
earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning).
Where it comes from
probably from the base of G2767 (κεράννυμι) (through the idea of mixing clay and water).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: tiling.
Verses using κέραμος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 5:19 · KJV
And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2766 mean?
G2766 is the Greek word κέραμος (kéramos), meaning earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning).
How is G2766 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it tiling (1 time).
How many times does G2766 appear in the Bible?
κέραμος (kéramos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2766 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the base of G2767 (κεράννυμι) (through the idea of mixing clay and water).
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