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πηλός G4081
G4081 is the Greek word πηλός, transliterated pēlós. The King James Version most often renders it clay.
What it means
clay.
Where it comes from
perhaps a primary word.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: clay.
Verses using πηλός
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
John 9:6 · KJV
When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
John 9:11 · KJV
He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
John 9:14 · KJV
And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
John 9:15 · KJV
Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.
Romans 9:21 · KJV
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
Common questions
What does Strong's G4081 mean?
G4081 is the Greek word πηλός (pēlós), meaning clay.
How is G4081 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it clay (4 times), over the clay (1 time).
How many times does G4081 appear in the Bible?
πηλός (pēlós) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4081 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps a primary word.
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