Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
clay jar
Usage: κεράμιον, -ου, τό (κέραμος), [in LXX: Jer.35:5 (גְּבִיעַ), etc. ;] an earthen vessel, a jar or jug: ὕδατος, Mrk.14:13, Luk.22:10.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2765
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
4
Strong's G2765 Quick Answer
Strong's G2765 κεράμιον (keramion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. keramion (ker-am'-ee-on) n. 1. an earthenware vessel, i.e. jar [neuter of a presumed derivative of G2766] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include pitcher. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- keramion (ker-am'-ee-on) n. 1. an earthenware vessel, i.e. jar [neuter of a presumed derivative of G2766]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- pitcher
Meaning and Definition
keramion (ker-am'-ee-on) n. 1. an earthenware vessel, i.e. jar [neuter of a presumed derivative of G2766] KJV: pitcher Root(s): G2766 Compare: G30, G3582, G4632, G5473
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2765. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2765 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render keramion, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
pitcher
Mark 14:13
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How Strong's G2765 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2765 (κεράμιον) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Isaiah 5:10 — κεράμιον
- Isaiah 30:14 — κεραμίου
- Jeremiah 42:5 — κεράμιον
Strong's G2765 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2765 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
Strong's G2765 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
For where ten yoke of oxen plow the land shall yield one jarful, and he that sows six homers shall produce three measures.
And the fall thereof shall be as the breaking of an earthen vessel, as small fragments of a pitcher, so that thou shouldest not find among them a sherd, with which thou mightest take up fire, and with which thou shouldest draw a little water.
And I set before them a jar of wine, and cups, and I said, Drink ye wine.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2765.
For where ten yoke of oxen plow the land shall yield one jarful, and he that sows six homers shall produce three measures.
And the fall thereof shall be as the breaking of an earthen vessel, as small fragments of a pitcher, so that thou shouldest not find among them a sherd, with which thou mightest take up fire, and with which thou shouldest draw a little water.
And I set before them a jar of wine, and cups, and I said, Drink ye wine.
And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2765, grouped by book.
Isaiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2765 FAQ
What does keramion (κεράμιον) mean?
Keramion (Strong's G2765) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pitcher". keramion (ker-am'-ee-on) n. 1. an earthenware vessel, i.e. jar [neuter of a presumed derivative of G2766]
How many times is keramion (κεράμιον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2765 across 4 books.
Where can I study keramion (κεράμιον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2765 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate keramion (κεράμιον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as pitcher. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2765 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2765, with linked reader references where each row is available.