Pitcher
/PICH-er/
Summary
Pitchers were earthenware vessels used for carrying and storing water, featured prominently in several biblical narratives.
☩Daily Use
Pitchers were essential household items for carrying water from wells and streams. Rebekah carried a pitcher on her shoulder to draw water when she met Abraham's servant. The Samaritan woman came with her pitcher to Jacob's well. Women typically performed this daily task of drawing water.
Key verses:Genesis 24:14-20John 4:28
☩Significant Events
Gideon's army used pitchers to conceal their torches, breaking them simultaneously to create the appearance of a vast army. Jesus instructed disciples to follow a man carrying a pitcher of water—an unusual sight since men rarely performed this task—to find the upper room for the Last Supper.
Key verses:Judges 7:16-20Mark 14:13Luke 22:10
Related Verses17 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pitcher," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).