potter's clay
Noun
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Noun
potter's clay
- The clay used by a potter.
- (idiomatic) (Bible) A person or people created and shaped by God.
- ''I am the potter’s clay
- We are but potter’s clay
- (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.
- 1611. Old Testament, King James Version, Daniel 2:41:
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