pottery

The art of pottery was early practiced among all nations. Various materials seem to have been employed by the potter. Earthenware is mentioned in connection with the history of Melchizedek (Gen. 14:18), of Abraham (18:4-8), of Rebekah (27:14), of Rachel (29:2-3, 8, 10).

The potter's wheel is mentioned by Jeremiah (18:3). See also 1 Chr. 4:23; Psalm 2:9; Isa. 45:9; 64:8; Jer. 19:1; Lam. 4:2; Zech. 11:13; Rom. 9:21.

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