Lam.4.2

Lamentations 4:2

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The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

The Distress of Zion

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:7

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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Treasure in Jars of Clay

Paul’s Apostolic Ministry

Isaiah 30:14

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And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters’ vessel that is broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in the bursting of it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water withal out of the pit.

The Worthless Treaty with Egypt

Jeremiah 19:1

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Thus saith the Lord, Go and get a potter’s earthen bottle, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests;

The Broken Jar

Jeremiah 19:11

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And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a potter’s vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury them in Tophet, till there be no place to bury.