potter's clay
Noun

potter's clay

  1. The clay used by a potter.
  2. (idiomatic) (Bible) A person or people created and shaped by God.
    • ''I am the potter’s clay
    • We are but potter’s clay
  3. (idiomatic) (Bible) A nation or kingdom.
    • 1611. Old Testament, King James Version, Daniel 2:41:
      And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided.
    • 1971. Old Testament, NASB Version, Daniel 2:41:
      In that you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, it will be a divided kingdom.



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