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What Does the Bible Say About Pottery?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Pottery in the Bible

Discover 10 Bible verses about pottery. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on pottery, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

10
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Pottery

  1. 1
    Isaiah 41:25
    I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Isaiah 64:8
    But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Jeremiah 18:3
    Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. wheels: or, frames, or, seats
    KJV
  4. 4
    Jeremiah 18:4
    And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. of clay: or, was marred, as clay in the hand of the potter made it: Heb. returned and made, etc
    KJV
  5. 5
    Daniel 2:41
    And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Matthew 27:7
    And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Matthew 27:8
    Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Matthew 27:9
    Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; whom: or, whom they bought of the children of Israel
    KJV
  9. 9
    Matthew 27:10
    And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Romans 9:21
    Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
    KJV

Subtopics of Pottery

Clay prepared for, by treading
Vessels made of
Place for manufacture of, outside the wall of Jerusalem, bought as a burying ground for poor people
FIGURATIVE
Of weakness, in the idol in Nebuchadnezzars vision
Place for manufacture of, outside the wall of Jerusalem, bought as a burial ground for the poor

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Pottery? (5 Verses)

I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.
But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. wheels: or, frames, or, seats
And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. of clay: or, was marred, as clay in the hand of the potter made it: Heb. returned and made, etc
And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Pottery? (5 Verses)

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; whom: or, whom they bought of the children of Israel
And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

How to Study What the Bible Says About Pottery

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about pottery. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about pottery and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about pottery is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on pottery needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about pottery with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about pottery, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about pottery?
Discover 10 Bible verses about pottery. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on pottery, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 10 key verses about pottery spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about pottery are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about pottery compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about pottery?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about pottery is Isaiah 41:25 — "I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about pottery?
Pottery is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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