Ezekiel 22:21
Ezekiel 22:21 in Multiple Translations
Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city.
Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.
Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you with the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.
Yes, I will take you, breathing on you the fire of my wrath, and you will become soft in it.
I'm going to collect you all together and blast you with the fire of my anger, and you'll be melted there in the city.
I wil gather you, I say, and blowe the fire of my wrath vpon you, and you shalbe melted in the mids thereof.
And I have heaped you up, And blown on you in the fire of My wrath, And ye have been melted in its midst.
Yes, I will gather you, and blow on you with the fire of my wrath, and you will be melted in the middle of it.
Yes, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst of it.
And I will gather you together, and will burn you in the fire of my wrath, and you shall be melted in the midst thereof.
It will be as though I will blow on you with a hot breath that shows that I am very angry, andit will be as though you will be melted,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 22:21
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Ezekiel 22:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כִנַּסְתִּ֣י
אֶתְ/כֶ֔ם
וְ/נָפַחְתִּ֥י
עֲלֵי/כֶ֖ם
בְּ/אֵ֣שׁ
עֶבְרָתִ֑/י
וְ/נִתַּכְתֶּ֖ם
בְּ/תוֹכָֽ/הּ
וְ/כִנַּסְתִּ֣י
kânaç
H3664
to gather
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
אֶתְ/כֶ֔ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וְ/נָפַחְתִּ֥י
nâphach
H5301
to breathe
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
עֲלֵי/כֶ֖ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
בְּ/אֵ֣שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Prep | N-cs
עֶבְרָתִ֑/י
ʻebrâh
H5678
fury
N-fs | Suff
וְ/נִתַּכְתֶּ֖ם
nâthak
H5413
to pour
Conj | V-Niphal-2mp
בְּ/תוֹכָֽ/הּ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 22:21
וְ/כִנַּסְתִּ֣י
kânaç
H3664
"to gather"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
This word means to gather or collect things, like bringing people together. It's used in the Bible to describe God gathering his people, like in a big harvest or festival, showing his love and care for them.
Definition: 1) to gather, collect, wrap 1a) (Qal) to gather 1b) (Piel) to gather 1c) (Hithpael) to gather together, wrap oneself up Aramaic equivalent: ka.nash (כְּנַשׁ "to gather" H3673)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), heap up, wrap self. See also: 1 Chronicles 22:2; Ecclesiastes 2:8; Psalms 33:7.
אֶתְ/כֶ֔ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וְ/נָפַחְתִּ֥י
nâphach
H5301
"to breathe"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
The Hebrew word for to breathe, meaning to puff, inflate, or blow hard. It can also mean to give up or lose life, as seen in KJV translations of blow, breath, and snuff. This word has various applications in the Bible, including literal and figurative uses.
Definition: 1) to breathe, blow, sniff at, seethe, give up or lose (life) 1a) (Qal) to breathe, blow 1b) (Pual) to be blown 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to breathe out
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: blow, breath, give up, cause to lose (life), seething, snuff. See also: Genesis 2:7; Jeremiah 15:9; Isaiah 54:16.
עֲלֵי/כֶ֖ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בְּ/אֵ֣שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Prep | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
עֶבְרָתִ֑/י
ʻebrâh
H5678
"fury"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means an outburst of passion, such as anger, rage, or wrath, often describing God's response to sin. It's used to convey intense emotions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) outpouring, overflow, excess, fury, wrath, arrogance 1a) overflow, excess, outburst 1b) arrogance 1c) overflowing rage or fury
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: anger, rage, wrath. See also: Genesis 49:7; Isaiah 14:6; Psalms 7:7.
וְ/נִתַּכְתֶּ֖ם
nâthak
H5413
"to pour"
Conj | V-Niphal-2mp
This verb means to pour out or flow forth, like rain or a liquid. It appears in books like Job and Psalms, describing God's power. The word can also mean to melt or be poured out.
Definition: 1) to pour out or forth, drop (or rain), be poured, be poured out, be melted, be molten 1a) (Qal) to pour forth 1b) (Niphal) to be poured, be poured out 1c) (Hiphil) to pour out, melt 1d) (Hophal) to be melted
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: drop, gather (together), melt, pour (forth, out). See also: Exodus 9:33; Jeremiah 7:20; Jeremiah 42:18.
בְּ/תוֹכָֽ/הּ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 22:21
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- Ezekiel 22:21 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:21
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:21
- Sermons on Ezekiel 22:21
Context — The Refining Furnace
19Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because all of you have become dross, behold, I will gather you into Jerusalem.
20Just as one gathers silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin into the furnace to melt with a fiery blast, so I will gather you in My anger and wrath, leave you there, and melt you.
21Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city.
22As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted within the city. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath upon you.’” 23And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 64:7 | No one calls on Your name or strives to take hold of You. For You have hidden Your face from us and delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. |
| 2 | Nahum 1:6 | Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 50:3 | Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 32:22 | For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. |
| 5 | Psalms 21:9 | You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 4:24 | For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 20:47–48 | Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” |
| 8 | Zephaniah 1:18 | Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. |
| 9 | Psalms 112:10 | The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. |
| 10 | Psalms 68:2 | As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. |
Ezekiel 22:21 Summary
[This verse, Ezekiel 22:21, is saying that God will judge His people for their sins, and they will be purified, but also punished, like silver being melted in a furnace (as described in Ezekiel 22:22). God is angry with the people because they have turned away from Him and are living in sin, as described in Ezekiel 22:1-20. He wants to refine them and make them pure, but they must repent and turn back to Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14. Just like a fire melts metal, God's wrath will melt the hearts of those who are disobedient, as described in Deuteronomy 9:8. But for those who love Him, His fire will refine and purify them, as seen in 1 Peter 1:7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'melted' in Ezekiel 22:21?
To be 'melted' means to be purified or refined, but in this context, it also implies judgment and destruction, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 20:38, where God separates the righteous from the wicked.
Why does God say He will 'blow on you with the fire of My wrath'?
This phrase is a metaphor for God's intense anger and judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:22, where God's wrath is described as a fire that burns to the lowest depths of the earth.
Is this verse talking about a physical or spiritual melting?
While the verse uses physical imagery, the melting is likely spiritual, as it is a result of God's wrath and a call to repentance, similar to what is described in Jeremiah 6:29-30, where the prophet laments the people's refusal to repent.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section where God is condemning the people of Israel for their sin and idolatry, as seen in Ezekiel 22:1-20, and is a call to repentance and a warning of the consequences of their actions, as described in Ezekiel 22:22.
Reflection Questions
- What are the ways in which I can be 'melted' by God's wrath, and how can I avoid this judgment?
- How can I apply the concept of being refined like silver, as described in Ezekiel 22:22, to my own life and spiritual journey?
- What are the things in my life that are causing me to become 'dross', as described in Ezekiel 22:19, and how can I remove them?
- How can I surrender to God's refining fire, as described in 1 Peter 1:7, and allow Him to purify me?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:21
Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath,.... Not only gather them in wrath, as before; but blow upon them in wrath, which is often compared to fire in Scripture; and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:21
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:21
Ezekiel 22:21 Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.Ver. 21. And ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.] As in a fiery furnace. Such was anciently Egypt; afterwards Babylon; and in the year 1453, Constantinople, where cruelly perished by the hand of the Turks a very great multitude of Christians.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:21
17–22. Judgment on Israel under the figure of a smelting furnace. Israel is dross and base metal, which must be flung into the furnace.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:21
ISRAEL IN THE FURNACE, Ezekiel 22:18-22.In this new prophecy Israel is compared with the ore in a smelting furnace. This ore looks now perfectly worthless. Once it was good silver ore, but now it is only the “dross” of silver.
Sermons on Ezekiel 22:21
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Spiritual Labotomy by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how our society has become desensitized to violence, fear, and immorality through the influence of media. He highlights the prevalence of gra |
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Acid Test Series 6 of 8 - Get Back to the Closet by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving time to the Lord through prayer. He highlights the potential impact of dedicating just one hour a day to God, which |
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Where Does Revival Begin? by Tom Garner | Tom Garner preaches on the importance of revival, emphasizing the need for the church to awaken from spiritual deadness and return to a vibrant, God-centered life. Drawing from Isa |
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Some of God's Words to Me by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes that God continues to communicate with humanity beyond the completion of Scripture, and that every Spirit-filled believer can experience this divine |
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The Sin of Prayerlessness by Peter Taylor Forsyth | Peter Taylor Forsyth emphasizes the critical importance of prayer in the Christian life, highlighting that prayerlessness is the worst sin that can lead to overt sins and spiritual |
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Peniel by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the story of Jacob at Peniel, emphasizing the importance of faith and prayer in experiencing God's presence and receiving His blessings. Jacob's unwavering fa |
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Neglect of Fervent Prayer Complained Of. by John Gill | John Gill addresses the neglect of fervent prayer among God's people, emphasizing the importance of calling upon the Lord and stirring oneself to seek Him earnestly. He highlights |