Romans 9:21

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Or hasn’t the potter a right over the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel for honor, and another for dishonor?
World English Bible (WEB)
{G2228} Hath{G2192}{(G5719)} not{G3756} the potter{G2763} power{G1849} over the clay{G4081}, of{G1537} the same{G846} lump{G5445} to{G3739}{G3303} make{G4160}{(G5658)} one vessel{G4632} unto{G1519} honour{G5092}, and{G1161} another{G3739} unto{G1519} dishonour{G819}?
KJV with Strongs
(21) Or does the potter have authority over the clay to make from its lump, one vessel for honour and another which is for dishonour (common use)?
The F.O.G
[21] Doesn't a potter have complete authority over the clay? Can't they use the same lump to create both elegant vessels for special occasions and ordinary pots for everyday use?
The F.O.G Paraphrase
hath not the potter authority over the clay, out of the same lump to make the one vessel to honour, and the one to dishonour?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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