earthen. Greek. ostrakinos Only here and 2Ti_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 Jer_32:14.
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.