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potter's clay


A person or people created and shaped by God.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The preacher said we are all just potter's clay.

CONTEXTUAL

In his sermon, he reminded the congregation that they were merely potter's clay in the hands of the Creator.

COMPLEX

The philosopher argued that human nature remains malleable, suggesting that every soul is essentially potter's clay waiting to be formed by divine purpose.


Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    feet of clay

    In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.

  2. 02

    potter's field

    A public place where strangers, paupers, and criminals are buried.

Last updated August 10, 2026