Strong’s H2777

חַרְסוּת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

charcuwth

Pronunciation

khar-SOOTH

Definition

Potsherd, shard

Meaning

a potsherd, a pottery

Usage

The term "charsuth" refers to a fragment of pottery, commonly known as a potsherd. In biblical times, pottery was a ubiquitous material used for various domestic purposes, and broken pieces were often repurposed for writing or other practical uses. The word is used metaphorically in Scripture to convey brokenness or insignificance.

Bible references

Jeremiah 19:2