pitcher

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(goblet, wine-vessel). A large earthen water-jar with one or two handles ({vi 607-612}Gen. 24:15-20; Mark 14:13; Luke 22:10).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2765 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

κεράμιον

Transliteration:

keramion

Phonic:

ker-am’-ee-on

Meaning:

neuter of a presumed derivative of 2766; an earthenware vessel, i.e. jar

KJV Usage:

pitcher

From Manners and Customs of the Bible:

Genesis 24:15. With her pitcher upon her shoulder.

The ancient pitchers were of earthenware (Lam. 4:2). See also Judges 7:20, where it is said that Gideon’s men brake theirs. Such are used now for drawing water. Some have one handle, and others have two.