Ezekiel 22:18 net — “Son of man, the house of Israel has become slag to me. All of them are like bronze, tin, iron, and lead in the furnace…

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"“Son of man, the house of Israel has become slag to me. All of them are like bronze, tin, iron, and lead in the furnace; they are the worthless slag of silver."

— Ezekiel 22:18, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

15

I will scatter you among the nations and disperse you among various countries; I will remove your impurity from you.

16

You will be profaned within yourself in the sight of the nations; then you will know that I am the LORD.’”

17

The LORD’s message came to me:

18

“Son of man, the house of Israel has become slag to me. All of them are like bronze, tin, iron, and lead in the furnace; they are the worthless slag of silver.

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Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says:‘Because all of you have become slag, look out!– I am about to gather you in the middle of Jerusalem.

20

As silver, bronze, iron, lead, and tin are gathered in a furnace so that the fire can blow on them to melt them, so I will gather you in my anger and in my rage. I will deposit you there and melt you.

21

I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of my fury, and you will be melted in it.

Ezekiel 22:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:18 say?
Ezekiel 22:18 in the NET Bible reads: ““Son of man, the house of Israel has become slag to me. All of them are like bronze, tin, iron, and lead in the furnace; they are the worthless slag 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 (NET): ““Son of man, the house of Israel has become slag to me. All of them are like bronze, tin, iron, and lead in the furnace; they are the worthless slag 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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