Greek Dictionary (Lexicon-Concordance)Key Word Studies (Translations-Definitions-Meanings)» G2766 «#2766 κέραμος keramos {ker'-am-os} probably from the base of G2767 (through the idea of mixing clay and water); TDNT - n/a; n m Greek Word Study (Transliteration-Pronunciation Etymology & Grammar)1) clay, potter's earth 2) anything made of clay, earthen ware 3) a roofing tile 3a) the roof itself 3b) the phrase "through the roof", means through the door in the roof to which a ladder or stairway led up from the street (according to the Rabbis distinguish two ways of entering a house, "the way through the door" and "the way through the roof" For Synonyms see entry G5858 Thayer's (New Testament Greek-English Lexicon)
Probably from the base of G2767 (through the idea of mixing clay and water); earthenware, that is, a tile (by analogy a thin roof or awning):tiling.
Strong's (Greek Dictionary of the New Testament)
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