What does בַּקְבֻּק · יָצַר · חֶרֶשׂ mean in the Bible?
בַּקְבֻּק · יָצַר · חֶרֶשׂ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "potter’s earthenware jar".
Hebrew · H1228, H3335, H2789
בַּקְבֻּק יוֹצֵר חָרֶשׂ
A bottle (from the gurgling in emptying) · to mould into a form; especially as a potter ; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution) · a piece of pottery
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
בַּקְבֻּקH1228a bottle (from the gurgling in emptying)
Pronunciationbaqĕbûq
Onomatopoetic origin: the gurgling sound of liquid emptying defines this vessel's name and function
Open lexicon entry →יָצַרH3335to mould into a form; especially as a potter ; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
Pronunciationyāṣar
Divine shaping of humanity and history—God's intentional formation of persons and purposes, not mere accident.
Open lexicon entry →חֶרֶשׂH2789a piece of pottery
Pronunciationḥereś
Broken pottery sherd; often symbolizes human fragility, worthlessness, or divine judgment in prophetic literature
Open lexicon entry →What does בַּקְבֻּק יוֹצֵר חָרֶשׂ (baqbuq yotser cheres) mean in the Bible?
בַּקְבֻּק · יָצַר · חֶרֶשׂ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "potter’s earthenware jar".
Full entry for בַּקְבֻּק יוֹצֵר חָרֶשׂ (H1228, H3335, H2789) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1228, H3335, H2789?
H1228, H3335, H2789 is connected to 83 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. potter’s earthenware jar
Strong'sH1228, H3335, H2789
Lexical occurrences83 versesSource Gloss
potter’s earthenware jar
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
בַּקְבֻּק יוֹצֵר חָרֶשׂ is built from this root: