Pottery

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 (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; Ps 2:9; Isa 45:9; 64:8; Jer 19:1; Lam 4:2; Zech 11:13; Rom 9:21.