G3749 ὀστράκινος

Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

ὀστράκινος

ostrákinos

Definition

earthen-ware, i.e. clayey; by implication, frail

KJV Renderings

of earth, earthen

Derivation / Etymology

from ("oyster") (a tile, i.e. terra cotta);

KJV Verses (2)

2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
2 Timothy 2:20But 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.