Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κέραμος”
Understanding kéramos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the base of κεράννυμι (through the idea of mixing clay and water) tiling. - earthenware, i.e. a tile (by a...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κέραμος
Phoneticker'-am-os
Transliterationkéramos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the base of κεράννυμι (through the idea of mixing clay and water) tiling. - earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 5:19 | “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.” Word: κέραμος (kéramos) |