Ezekiel 22:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 22:21
Israel will be melted in God's fire of wrath.
What Does Ezekiel 22:21 Mean?
The emphatic 'Yea' reiterates God's firm resolve. He will gather Israel (or keep them gathered) and blow upon them in the fire of His anger. The language stresses the active, deliberate nature of God's judgment—it is not a passive process but a directed force.
'Ye shall be melted in the midst thereof' suggests both destruction and transformation. The dross must be burned away; whether anything pure remains depends on God's will and the nature of Israel's response to judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 22:21
What does Ezekiel 22:21 mean?
God will blow upon the people in the fire of His wrath until they are melted away.
What is the context of Ezekiel 22:21?
Israel will be melted in God's fire of wrath.