The art of, was early practised among all nations. Various materials seem to have been employed by the potter. Earthenware is mentioned in connection with the history of Melchizedek ( Genesis 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 Chronicles 4:23 ; Psalm 2:9 ; Isaiah 45:9 ; 64:8 ; Jeremiah 19:1 ; Lamentations 4:2 ; Zechariah 11:13 ; Romans 9:21 .
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source-manifest/easton— Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)