2 Timothy 2:20

Ἐν μεγάλῃ δὲ οἰκίᾳ οὐκ ἔστιν μόνον σκεύη χρυσᾶ καὶ ἀργυρᾶ ἀλλὰ καὶ ξύλινα καὶ ὀστράκινα καὶ ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν·
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
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Romans 9:21

ἢ οὐκ ἔχει ἐξουσίαν ὁ κεραμεὺς τοῦ πηλοῦ ἐκ τοῦ αὐτοῦ φυράματος ποιῆσαι ὃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν σκεῦος ὃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν
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Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

1 Timothy 3:15

ἐὰν δὲ βραδύνω ἵνα εἰδῇς πῶς δεῖ ἐν οἴκῳ θεοῦ ἀναστρέφεσθαι ἥτις ἐστὶν ἐκκλησία θεοῦ ζῶντος στῦλος καὶ ἑδραίωμα τῆς ἀληθείας
15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

1 Peter 2:5

καὶ αὐτοὶ ὡς λίθοι ζῶντες οἰκοδομεῖσθε οἶκος πνευματικὸς ἱεράτευμα ἅγιον ἀνενέγκαι πνευματικὰς θυσίας εὐπροσδέκτους τῷ θεῷ διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
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Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:9

θεοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν συνεργοί θεοῦ γεώργιον θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ἐστε
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For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Ezra 1:6

וְכָל-סְבִיבֹֽתֵיהֶם חִזְּקוּ בִֽידֵיהֶם בִּכְלֵי-כֶסֶף בַּזָּהָב בָּֽרְכוּשׁ וּבַבְּהֵמָה וּבַמִּגְדָּנוֹת לְבַד עַל-כָּל-הִתְנַדֵּֽב׃
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And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered.

Ezra 6:5

וְאַף מָאנֵי בֵית-אֱלָהָא דִּי דַֽהֲבָה וְכַסְפָּא דִּי נְבֽוּכַדְנֶצַּר הַנְפֵּק מִן-הֵֽיכְלָא דִֽי-בִירוּשְׁלֶם וְהֵיבֵל לְבָבֶל יַֽהֲתִיבוּן וִיהָךְ לְהֵֽיכְלָא דִי-בִירֽוּשְׁלֶם לְאַתְרֵהּ וְתַחֵת בְּבֵית אֱלָהָֽא׃
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And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God.

Ephesians 2:22

ἐν ᾧ καὶ ὑμεῖς συνοικοδομεῖσθε εἰς κατοικητήριον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν πνεύματι
22
In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:7

Ἔχομεν δὲ τὸν θησαυρὸν τοῦτον ἐν ὀστρακίνοις σκεύεσιν ἵνα ἡ ὑπερβολὴ τῆς δυνάμεως ᾖ τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ μὴ ἐξ ἡμῶν·
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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.

Lamentations 4:2

בְּנֵי צִיּוֹן הַיְקָרִים הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּפָּז אֵיכָה נֶחְשְׁבוּ לְנִבְלֵי-חֶרֶשׂ מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי יוֹצֵֽר׃
2
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

1 Corinthians 3:16

οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ναὸς θεοῦ ἐστε καὶ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ θεοῦ οἰκεῖ ἐν ὑμῖν
16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Daniel 5:2

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר אֲמַר׀ בִּטְעֵם חַמְרָא לְהַיְתָיָה לְמָאנֵי דַּהֲבָא וְכַסְפָּא דִּי הַנְפֵּק נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר אֲבוּהִי מִן-הֵיכְלָא דִּי בִירוּשְׁלֶם וְיִשְׁתּוֹן בְּהוֹן מַלְכָּא וְרַבְרְבָנוֹהִי שֵׁגְלָתֵהּ וּלְחֵנָתֵֽהּ׃
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Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein.

Hebrews 3:2

πιστὸν ὄντα τῷ ποιήσαντι αὐτὸν ὡς καὶ Μωσῆς ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ οἴκῳ αὐτοῦ
2
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

Exodus 27:3

וְעָשִׂיתָ סִּֽירֹתָיו לְדַשְּׁנוֹ וְיָעָיו וּמִזְרְקֹתָיו וּמִזְלְגֹתָיו וּמַחְתֹּתָיו לְכָל-כֵּלָיו תַּֽעֲשֶׂה נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃
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And thou shalt make his pans to receive his ashes, and his shovels, and his basons, and his fleshhooks, and his firepans: all the vessels thereof thou shalt make of brass.
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Ἐν Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐν · en
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in ×1760 with ×144 by ×138 among ×111 at ×100 on ×44 through ×37 is in ×27
Strong's Definition G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Adjective — Dative, feminine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
μεγάλῃ Speech Adjective Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: μέγας · MEH-gahs
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In the KJV here: a great
great ×91 a great ×33 with a loud ×18 greater ×9 great of ×7 loud ×7 a loud ×6 that great ×4
Strong's Definition G3173
great, loud, greater, greatest, high, …
megas
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • great
    • of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
      • in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
        • mass and weight: great
          • "compass and extent: large, spacious"measure and height: long"stature and age: great, old
      of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant"of age: the elder"used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
    predicated of rank, as belonging to
    • persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
      • "things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance"a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
    splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately"great things
    • of God's preeminent blessings
      • "of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
Variations 24 forms of this word
Translations 34 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
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In the KJV here: but
and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18
Strong's Definition G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Noun — Dative, feminine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
οἰκίᾳ Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: οἰκία · oo-KEE-ah
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In the KJV here: house
house ×69 houses ×8 an house ×5 the house ×3 house of ×2 a house ×1 any house ×1 from house to house ×1
Strong's Definition G3614
house, houses, household, home
oikia
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • a house
    • an inhabited edifice, a dwelling
      • "the inmates of a house, the family"property, wealth, goods
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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οὐκ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
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In the KJV here: not
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
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In the KJV here: there are
is ×560 it is ×81 there is ×42 are ×38 he is ×38 is it ×16 is he ×13 he was ×11
Strong's Definition G2076
is, are, was, be, have, …
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
Variations 7 forms of this word
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In the KJV here: only
only ×57 alone ×3 but ×1 only to ×1 that only ×1 water only ×1 which stood only ×1
Strong's Definition G3440
only, alone, but
monon
merely
  • only, alone, but
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
σκεύη Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: σκεῦος · SKEV-ose
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In the KJV here: vessels
vessel ×7 vessels ×6 a vessel ×2 goods ×2 the vessels ×2 sail ×1 any vessel ×1 stuff ×1
Strong's Definition G4632
vessel, vessels, goods, stuff
skeuos
a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
  • a vessel
    • "an implement
    • in the plural
      • household utensils, domestic gear
        • "the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes
    metaphorically
    • a man of quality, a chosen instrument
      • "in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed
Variations 5 forms of this word
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Adjective — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
χρυσᾶ Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: χρύσεος · HROO-seh-ose
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In the KJV here: of gold
golden ×10 a golden ×3 of gold ×2 gold of ×1 golden of ×1 with golden ×1
Strong's Definition G5552
golden, gold
chryseos
made of gold
  • golden
    • "made of gold"overlaid or covered with gold
Variations 8 forms of this word
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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ἀργυρᾶ Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀργύρεος · ar-GOO-reh-ose
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In the KJV here: of silver
silver ×2 of silver ×1
Strong's Definition G693
silver
argyreos
made of silver
  • of silver, silvery
Variations 2 forms of this word
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἀλλά · al-LA
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but ×559 yea ×15 yet ×11 nevertheless ×10 howbeit ×7 nay ×4 so but ×3 therefore ×3
Strong's Definition G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
      • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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In the KJV here: also
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Adjective — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
ξύλινα Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ξύλινος · KSOO-lee-nose
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In the KJV here: of wood
of wood ×1 wood of ×1
Strong's Definition G3585
wood
xylinos
wooden
  • wooden, made of wood
Variations 1 forms of this word
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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ὀστράκινα Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὀστράκινος · oh-STRA-kee-nose
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In the KJV here: of earth
earthen ×1 of earth ×1
Strong's Definition G3749
earth, earthen
ostrakinos
earthen-ware, i.e., clayey; by implication, frail
  • earthen, clay
    • with the added suggestion of frailty
Variations 2 forms of this word
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Relative Pronoun — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἃ Speech Relative Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
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In the KJV here: some
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
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μὲν Speech Disjunctive Particle
Dictionary form: μέν · men
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indeed ×22 verily ×13 truly ×12 a ×2 even ×2 is ×2 of ×2 some ×2
Strong's Definition G3303
indeed, verily, truly, some, of, …
men
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
  • truly, certainly, surely, indeed
Variations 3 forms of this word
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εἰς Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: εἰς · ees
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In the KJV here: to
into ×560 to ×325 unto ×204 for ×140 in ×127 on ×57 toward ×27 against ×26
Strong's Definition G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τιμὴν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: τιμή · tee-MAY
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In the KJV here: honour
honour ×29 price ×4 be honour ×2 with a price ×2 for a sum ×1 honour to ×1 honours ×1 precious ×1
Strong's Definition G5092
honour, price, prices, sum, honours, …
timē
a value, i.e., money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
  • a valuing by which the price is fixed
    • of the price itself
      • "of the price paid or received for a person or thing bought or sold
    honor which belongs or is shown to one
    • of the honor which one has by reason of rank and state of office which he holds
      • "deference, reverence
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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ἃ Speech Relative Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
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In the KJV here: some
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18
Strong's Definition G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Dictionary form: εἰς · ees
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into ×560 to ×325 unto ×204 for ×140 in ×127 on ×57 toward ×27 against ×26
Strong's Definition G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
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ἀτιμίαν· Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀτιμία · ah-tee-MEE-ah
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In the KJV here: dishonour
dishonour ×4 a shame ×1 reproach ×1 vile ×1
Strong's Definition G819
dishonour, reproach, shame, vile
atimia
infamy, i.e., (subjectively) comparative indignity, (objectively) disgrace
  • dishonor, ignominy, disgrace
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
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