Ezekiel 22:22 net — As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted in it, and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my a…

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"As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted in it, and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my anger on you.’”"

— Ezekiel 22:22, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

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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.

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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.

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

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As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted in it, and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my anger on you.’”

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The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, say to her:‘You are a land that receives no rain or showers in the day of my anger.’

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Her princes within her are like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they have devoured lives. They take away riches and valuable things; they have made many women widows within it.

Ezekiel 22:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:22 say?
Ezekiel 22:22 in the NET Bible reads: “As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted in it, and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my anger on you.’””
Where is Ezekiel 22:22 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 22.
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 22:22.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:22 in?
Ezekiel 22:22 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 22:22?
Ezekiel 22:22 reads (NET): “As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted in it, and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my anger on you.’”” 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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