Ezekiel 22:20 Meaning and Explanation
“As they gather silver, and brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, and tin, into the midst of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it, to melt it; so will I gather you in mine anger and in my fury, and I will leave you there, and melt you.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will intensify judgment against Jerusalem's people as a furnace refines metal.
The Context of Ezekiel 22:20
God's judgment is pictured as an intensifying furnace.
What Does Ezekiel 22:20 Mean?
This verse extends the metallurgical metaphor: just as metalworkers blow the fire to increase heat and melt base metals, God will intensify His 'anger and fury' against Jerusalem. The people will be left in the furnace, exposed to consuming heat, unable to escape.
The repeated action of gathering and melting emphasizes both the comprehensiveness of judgment and its intensity. No one will be spared the process; all will be subjected to the refining fire of God's wrath and justice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 22:20
What does Ezekiel 22:20 mean?
God will intensify judgment against Jerusalem's people as a furnace refines metal.
What is the context of Ezekiel 22:20?
God's judgment is pictured as an intensifying furnace.