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Strong's Greek · G3749

ὀστράκινος

ostrákinos

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

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

KJV usageof earth, earthen

Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses

ὀστράκινος in Scripture

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