The meaning of “πηλός”
Understanding pēlós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
clay.
πηλός
clay.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 9:6 | “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,” Word: πηλός (pēlós) | |
| John 9:11 | “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.” Word: πηλός (pēlós) | |
| John 9:14 | “And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.” Word: πηλός (pēlós) | |
| John 9:15 | “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.” Word: πηλός (pēlós) | |
| Romans 9:21 | “Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?” Word: πηλός (pēlós) |