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ὀστράκινος G3749
G3749 is the Greek word ὀστράκινος, transliterated ostrákinos. The King James Version most often renders it earthen.
What it means
earthen-ware, i.e. clayey; by implication, frail.
Where it comes from
from ("oyster") (a tile, i.e. terra cotta).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: of earth, earthen.
Verses using ὀστράκινος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 4:7 · KJV
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
2 Timothy 2:20 · KJV
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3749 mean?
G3749 is the Greek word ὀστράκινος (ostrákinos), meaning earthen-ware, i.e. clayey; by implication, frail.
How is G3749 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it earthen (1 time), earth (1 time).
How many times does G3749 appear in the Bible?
ὀστράκινος (ostrákinos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3749 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from ("oyster") (a tile, i.e. terra cotta).
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