κεραμεύς
kerameus
potter
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κεραμεύς (kerameus) is a noun that means a potter. It falls within the semantic domain of construction and crafts, indicating its association with manual skills related to shaping and molding materials, particularly clay. As a noun, κεραμεύς is used to refer to an individual who works with clay, creating vessels and other ceramics. Its singular occurrence in the Bible might imply a unique reference or a specific application of the term, rather than a general or common usage. In the context of its single appearance in the Bible, κεραμεύς carries significance as an occupation-related term that highlights the skills and expertise of a craftsman. Its significance may also lie in its potential connections to ancient cultural and social contexts, where the trade of pottery held importance in everyday life.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text