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Strong's G2766 κέραμος (keramos)

Keramos means “tiling” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2766 — charim (“Harim”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2766
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2766 Quick Answer

Strong's G2766 κέραμος (keramos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. keramos (ker'-am-os) n. 1. earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning) [probably from the base of G2767 (through the idea of mixing clay and water)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include through. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
keramos (ker'-am-os) n. 1. earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning) [probably from the base of G2767 (through the idea of mixing clay and water)]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
through

Meaning and Definition

keramos (ker'-am-os) n. 1. earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning) [probably from the base of G2767 (through the idea of mixing clay and water)] KJV: tiling Root(s): G2767

Original Word
κέραμος
Transliteration
keramos
Derivation
Root: κεράννυμι R1: 2767
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2766. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

clay roof tile

Usage: κεραμος, -ου, ὁ (κεράννυμι), [in LXX: 2Ki.17:28 (יָצַר כְּלִי)* ;] __1. potter's clay. __2. an earthen vessel. __3. a tile: Luk.5:19.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2766 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render keramos, 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.

through Luke 5:19

How Strong's G2766 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G2766 (κέραμος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2766 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 G2766 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 5:19 KJV

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.

Strong's G2766 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 17:28 Septuagint / Brenton

brought ten embroidered beds (with double coverings), and ten caldrons, and earthenware, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and meal, and beans, and pulse,

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2766.

2 Kingdoms 17:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
brought ten embroidered beds (with double coverings), and ten caldrons, and earthenware, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and meal, and beans, and pulse,
Luke 5:19 New Testament, KJV
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.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2766, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 17:28
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 5:19

Strong's G2766 FAQ

What does keramos (κέραμος) mean?

Keramos (Strong's G2766) is a Greek word most simply glossed "tiling". keramos (ker'-am-os) n. 1. earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning) [probably from the base of G2767 (through the idea of mixing clay and water)]

How many times is keramos (κέραμος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2766 across 2 books.

Where can I study keramos (κέραμος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2766 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate keramos (κέραμος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as through. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2766 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2766, with linked reader references where each row is available.