Isaiah 45:9 web — Woe to him who strives with his Maker-- a clay pot among the clay pots of the earth! Shall the clay ask him who fashion…

World English Bible

"Woe to him who strives with his Maker-- a clay pot among the clay pots of the earth! Shall the clay ask him who fashions it, 'What are you making?' or your work, 'He has no hands?'"

— Isaiah 45:9, World English Bible

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Isaiah 45 — Context

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that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none besides me. I am Yahweh, and there is no one else.

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I form the light, and create darkness. I make peace, and create calamity. I am Yahweh, who does all these things.

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Distil, you heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, that it may bring forth salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up with it. I, Yahweh, have created it.

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Woe to him who strives with his Maker-- a clay pot among the clay pots of the earth! Shall the clay ask him who fashions it, 'What are you making?' or your work, 'He has no hands?'

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Woe to him who says to a father, 'What have you become the father of?' or to a mother, 'To what have you given birth?'"

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Thus says Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: "You ask me about the things that are to come, concerning my sons, and you command me concerning the work of my hands!

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I have made the earth, and created man on it. I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens; and I have commanded all their army.

Isaiah 45:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 45:9 say?
Isaiah 45:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Woe to him who strives with his Maker-- a clay pot among the clay pots of the earth! Shall the clay ask him who fashions it, 'What are you making?' or your work, 'He has no hands?'”
Where is Isaiah 45:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 45:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 45, verse 9.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 45:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 45:9 in?
Isaiah 45:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 45:9?
Isaiah 45:9 reads (WEB): “Woe to him who strives with his Maker-- a clay pot among the clay pots of the earth! Shall the clay ask him who fashions it, 'What are you making?' or your work, 'He has no hands?'” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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