But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7
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E-Sword
Treasure:[ treasure, precious treasure, spiritual treasure, wealth]
Jars of Clay [Jars of clay, vessels of earth, earthen vessels, clay jars, clay vessels, common clay pots, bodies made of clay, unadorned clay pots, fragile clay jars]
Strong’ s Definition
Θησαυρός [thēsauros] a deposit, wealth (literally or figuratively),- treasure.
Clay – ὀστράκινος [ostrakinos] a tile, that is, terra cotta); earthen ware, that is, clayey; by implication frail: – of earth, earthen.
Vessel – σκεῦος [skeuos] a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specifically a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband]): – goods, sail, stuff, vessel.
ὑπερβολή [huperbolē] Literally throwing beyond others, (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially pre-eminently:- abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.
Thayer Definition:
Treasure
- 1) the place in which good and precious things are collected and laid up
- a) a casket, coffer, or other receptacle, in which valuables are kept
- b) a treasury
- c) storehouse, repository, magazine
- 2) the things laid up in a treasury, collected treasures
Clay – earthen, clay – with the added suggestion of frailty
Vessel
- an implement, household utensils, domestic gear
- 2 the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes
- 3) metaphorically – a man of quality, a chosen instrument
- in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed
All-surpassing [all-surpassing, exceeding greatness, real, extraordinary character, surpassing, supreme, superior, extraordinary, excellence, surpassing greatness,
- 1 a throwing beyond
- 2 superiority, excellence, pre-eminence, beyond measure, exceedingly, preeminently
Power
Strong’s Definition: δύναμις [dunamis] force (literally or figuratively); specifically miraculous power (usually by implication a miracleitself): – ability, abundance, meaning, might (-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle (-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Thayer Definition:
- 1a) strength power, ability, inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
- 1b) power for performing miracles
- 1c) moral power and excellence of soul
- 1d) the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth
- 1e) power and resources arising from numbers
- 1f) power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts
Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.
Proverbs 26:23
The modern world is not given to uncritical admiration. It expects its idols to have feet of clay and can be reasonably sure that press and camera will report their exact dimensions.
Barbara Ward