Ezekiel 24:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city, to the pot whose scum is therein, and whose scum is not gone out of it! bring it out piece by piece; let no lot fall upon it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jerusalem is called the bloody city, and its corruption (scum) cannot be cleaned away—judgment must be total.
The Context of Ezekiel 24:6
Interpretation: Jerusalem's corruption demands complete removal, not reform
What Does Ezekiel 24:6 Mean?
The parable shifts to explicit interpretation. Jerusalem is a bloody city—stained with violence, murder, injustice. The scum is the accumulated corruption that has built up within the walls. God does not attempt to merely clean this pot (the city); instead, the contents must be brought out and removed entirely, piece by piece, with no possibility of salvaging or sparing anything.
No lot falling on it means there is no chance, no luck, no exception. The judgment is systematic and deliberate, not random. The phrase 'bring it out piece by piece' suggests thoroughness—everything contaminated must be exposed and taken away.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 24:6
What does Ezekiel 24:6 mean?
Jerusalem is called the bloody city, and its corruption (scum) cannot be cleaned away—judgment must be total.
What is the context of Ezekiel 24:6?
Interpretation: Jerusalem's corruption demands complete removal, not reform