Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted inside her, and you will know that I the LORD have poured out my wrath on you.’” New Living Translation and you will melt like silver in fierce heat. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my fury on you.’” English Standard Version As silver is melted in a furnace, so you shall be melted in the midst of it, and you shall know that I am the LORD; I have poured out my wrath upon you.” Berean Standard Bible As 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.’” King James Bible As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury upon you. New King James Version As silver is melted in the midst of a furnace, so shall you be melted in its midst; then you shall know that I, the LORD, have poured out My fury on you.’ ” New American Standard Bible As silver is melted in the furnace, so you will be melted in the midst of it; and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath on you.’” NASB 1995 ‘As silver is melted in the furnace, so you will be melted in the midst of it; and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath on you.’” NASB 1977 ‘As silver is melted in the furnace, so you will be melted in the midst of it; and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath on you.’” Legacy Standard Bible As silver is melted in the furnace, so you will be melted in the midst of it; and you will know that I, Yahweh, have poured out My wrath on you.’” Amplified Bible As silver is melted in the furnace, so will you be melted in the midst of it; and you will know [without any doubt] that I the LORD have poured out My wrath on you [O Israel].’” Christian Standard Bible As silver is melted inside a furnace, so you will be melted inside the city. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my wrath on you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible As silver is melted inside a furnace, so you will be melted inside the city. Then you will know that I, Yahweh, have poured out My wrath on you.” American Standard Version As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I, Jehovah, have poured out my wrath upon you. Contemporary English Version like silver in a furnace. Then they will know that I, the LORD, have punished them in my anger. English Revised Version As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury upon you. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will be melted in the city like silver that is melted in a furnace. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my fury on you." Good News Translation They will be melted in Jerusalem the way silver is melted in a furnace, and then they will know that they are feeling the anger of the LORD." International Standard Version like melting silver at the center of a furnace. When you've been melted from the center out, then you'll know that I am the LORD. I'll pour out my anger on you.'" Majority Standard Bible As 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.?? NET Bible 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.'" New Heart English Bible As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so you will be melted in its midst; and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my wrath on you.'" Webster's Bible Translation As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst of it; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury upon you. World English Bible As silver is melted in the middle of the furnace, so you will be melted in the middle of it; and you will know that I, Yahweh, have poured out my wrath on you.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs the melting of silver in the midst of a furnace, "" So you are melted in its midst, "" And you have known that I, YHWH, have poured out My fury on you.” Young's Literal Translation As the melting of silver in the midst of a furnace, So are ye melted in its midst, And ye have known that I, Jehovah, I have poured out My fury upon you.' Smith's Literal Translation As silver being melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in her midst; And ye knew that I Jehovah poured out my wrath upon you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall you be in the midst thereof: and you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have poured out my indignation upon you. Catholic Public Domain Version Just as silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so will you be in its midst. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I will have poured out my indignation upon you.” New American Bible Just as silver is smelted in a furnace, so you shall be smelted in it. Thus you shall know that I, the LORD, have poured out my fury on you. New Revised Standard Version As silver is melted in a smelter, so you shall be melted in it; and you shall know that I the LORD have poured out my wrath upon you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall you be melted in the midst of it; and you shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury upon you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated As silver is melted within a furnace, thus you shall be melted within it, and you shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH. I have poured my wrath upon you” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out My fury upon you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation As silver is melted in the midst of a furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the Lord have poured out my wrath upon you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Refining Furnace…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.’” Cross References Malachi 3:2-3 But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. Zechariah 13:9 This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” Isaiah 48:10 See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Jeremiah 6:29-30 The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged. / They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.” Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Isaiah 1:25 I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. 1 Corinthians 3:13 his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. Psalm 66:10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. Daniel 12:10 Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand. Job 23:10 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Revelation 1:14-15 The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. 1 Corinthians 3:15 If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames. 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. Treasury of Scripture As silver is melted in the middle of the furnace, so shall you be melted in the middle thereof; and you shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury on you. ye shall know Ezekiel 22:16,31 And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight of the heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the LORD… Ezekiel 20:8,33 But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt… Hosea 5:10 The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water. Jump to Previous Furnace Fury Inside Loose Melted Melting Midst Oven Passion Poured Silver Soft Thereof WrathJump to Next Furnace Fury Inside Loose Melted Melting Midst Oven Passion Poured Silver Soft Thereof WrathEzekiel 22 1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence17. God will burn them as dross in his furnace 23. The general corruption of prophets, priests, princes, and the people As silver is melted in a furnace This phrase uses the imagery of refining metal, a process familiar in ancient metallurgy. Silver melting in a furnace symbolizes purification through intense heat, representing judgment and purification. In biblical times, furnaces were used to remove impurities from metals, a metaphor for God's judgment purifying His people. This imagery is consistent with other scriptures, such as Malachi 3:3, where God is described as a refiner and purifier of silver. The process of melting and refining is painful but necessary to achieve purity, reflecting the severity of God's judgment on Israel for their sins. so you will be melted within the city Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath upon you.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. Jerusalem The city where the Israelites lived, which is the focal point of God's judgment in this passage. 3. The Israelites The people of God who have turned away from His commandments, leading to their judgment. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is both just and merciful, executing judgment to bring His people back to righteousness. 5. The Furnace A metaphor for the process of purification and judgment, symbolizing the intense trials the Israelites will face. Teaching Points Understanding God's JudgmentGod's wrath is not arbitrary but a response to persistent sin and rebellion. It serves as a call to repentance and a return to righteousness. The Purpose of Trials Just as silver is refined in a furnace, trials are meant to purify and strengthen our faith, drawing us closer to God. Recognizing God's Sovereignty Acknowledge that God is in control, even in times of judgment and hardship, and His ultimate goal is the restoration of His people. Repentance and Restoration The passage calls for self-examination and repentance, reminding us that God's desire is for us to turn back to Him and be restored. Living in Holiness As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness, avoiding the sins that lead to judgment. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As silverכֶּ֙סֶף֙ (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money is melted כְּהִתּ֥וּךְ (kə·hit·tūḵ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2046: A melting in בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre a furnace, כּ֔וּר (kūr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3564: Smelting pot or furnace so כֵּ֖ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus you will be melted תֻּתְּכ֣וּ (tut·tə·ḵū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5413: To pour forth, be poured out inside the city. בְתוֹכָ֑הּ (ḇə·ṯō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Then you will know וִֽידַעְתֶּם֙ (wî·ḏa‘·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I, אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel have poured out שָׁפַ֥כְתִּי (šā·p̄aḵ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out My wrath חֲמָתִ֖י (ḥă·mā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison upon you.’” עֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (‘ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Ezekiel 22:22 NIVEzekiel 22:22 NLT Ezekiel 22:22 ESV Ezekiel 22:22 NASB Ezekiel 22:22 KJV Ezekiel 22:22 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 22:22 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 22:22 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 22:22 French Bible Ezekiel 22:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 22:22 As silver is melted in the midst (Ezek. 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