2 Corinthians 4:7

earthen . Greek. ostrakinos Only here and 2 Timothy 2:20 . From ostrakon, a potsherd. Compare App-94 . Treasure in the East is often hidden in the earth and in a potter's vessel to protect from damp, &c. Compare Jeremiah 32:14 .

that = Go order that. Greek. hina,

excellency . Greek. huperbole. Compare 2 Corinthians 12:7 (abundance).

power . Greek. dunamis. App-172 .

of = out of. Greek. eh. App-104 . It does not emanate from us. "of God" is the possessive case. The power net only emanates from God, but belongs to Him. Heoes not part with it.