Ezekiel 22:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will disperse Jerusalem's people among nations and purge the city of its sin.
The Context of Ezekiel 22:15
God will scatter Jerusalem among nations.
What Does Ezekiel 22:15 Mean?
God announces the form of Jerusalem's judgment: the people will be scattered and dispersed into exile among foreign nations. This exile will break the city's power and remove the population that perpetuated its sins.
The phrase 'consume thy filthiness out of thee' suggests a purging or refining process. Though delivered through exile and suffering, there is an implicit note of eventual restoration—the removal of filthiness implies that what remains (or what returns) might be cleansed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 22:15
What does Ezekiel 22:15 mean?
God will disperse Jerusalem's people among nations and purge the city of its sin.
What is the context of Ezekiel 22:15?
God will scatter Jerusalem among nations.