Ezekiel 22:18 kjva — Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are even the dross of silver."

— Ezekiel 22:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

15

And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.

16

And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight of the heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

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And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

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Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are even the dross of silver.

19

Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.

20

As they gather silver, and brass, 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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Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.

Ezekiel 22:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:18 say?
Ezekiel 22:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are even the dross of silver.”
Where is Ezekiel 22:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 18.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 22:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:18 in?
Ezekiel 22:18 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 Ezekiel 22:18?
Ezekiel 22:18 reads (KJVA): “Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are even the dross of silver.” 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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