Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So heap on the wood and kindle the fire. Cook the meat well, mixing in the spices; and let the bones be charred. New Living Translation Yes, heap on the wood! Let the fire roar to make the pot boil. Cook the meat with many spices, and afterward burn the bones. English Standard Version Heap on the logs, kindle the fire, boil the meat well, mix in the spices, and let the bones be burned up. Berean Standard Bible Pile on the logs and kindle the fire; cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned. Berean Literal Bible Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and mix in the spices, and let the bones be burned up. King James Bible Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it well, and let the bones be burned. New King James Version Heap on the wood, Kindle the fire; Cook the meat well, Mix in the spices, And let the cuts be burned up. New American Standard Bible “Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, Cook the meat thoroughly And mix in the spices, And let the bones be burned up. NASB 1995 “Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, Boil the flesh well And mix in the spices, And let the bones be burned. NASB 1977 “Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, Boil the flesh well, And mix in the spices, And let the bones be burned. Legacy Standard Bible Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, Completely cook the flesh And mix in the spices And let the bones be burned. Amplified Bible “Heap on wood, kindle the fire, Boil the meat well [done] And mix in the spices, And let the bones be burned. Berean Annotated Bible Pile on the logs and kindle the fire; cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned. Christian Standard Bible Pile on the logs and kindle the fire! Cook the meat well and mix in the spices! Let the bones be burned! Holman Christian Standard Bible Pile on the logs and kindle the fire! Cook the meat well and mix in the spices! Let the bones be burned! American Standard Version Heap on the wood, make the fire hot, boil well the flesh, and make thick the broth, and let the bones be burned. Contemporary English Version so bring more wood and light it. Cook the meat and boil away the broth to let the bones scorch. English Revised Version Heap on the wood, make the fire hot, boil well the flesh, and make thick the broth, and let the bones be burned. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pile it high, and light the fire. Cook the meat thoroughly, stir the mixture, and let the bones burn. Good News Translation Bring more wood! Fan the flames! Cook the meat! Boil away the broth! Burn up the bones! International Standard Version Pile up the wood! Make the fire burn hot. Boil the meat! Mix the seasonings. Burn those bones to a crisp! NET Bible Pile up the bones, kindle the fire; cook the meat well, mix in the spices, let the bones be charred. New Heart English Bible Heap on the wood, make the fire hot, boil the meat well, and empty out the broth, and let the bones be burned. Webster's Bible Translation Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it well, and let the bones be burned. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BiblePile on the logs and kindle the fire; cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned. World English Bible Heap on the wood. Make the fire hot. Boil the meat well. Make the broth thick, and let the bones be burned. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMake the wood abundant, "" Kindle the fire, consume the flesh, "" And make the compound, "" And let the bones be burned. Berean Literal Bible Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and mix in the spices, and let the bones be burned up. Young's Literal Translation Make abundant the wood, Kindle the fire, consume the flesh, And make the compound, And let the bones be burnt. Smith's Literal Translation Multiply the woods, kindle the fire, make ready the flesh, and spice with spicing, and the bones shall be burned. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHeap together the bones, which I will burn with Are: the flesh shall be consumed, and the whole composition shall be sodden, and the bones shall be consumed. Catholic Public Domain Version Pile together the bones, which I will burn with fire. The flesh shall be consumed, and the entire composition shall be boiled, and the bones shall deteriorate. New American Bible Pile on the wood, kindle the fire. Cook the meat, stir the spicy mixture, char the bones! New Revised Standard Version Heap up the logs, kindle the fire; boil the meat well, mix in the spices, let the bones be burned. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will kindle the fire, and the flesh shall be cooked and seethe, and the bones shall be burned. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall multiply wood and I shall kindle a fire and it shall cook flesh, and I shall heat up intense heat and the bones shall burn up OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917heaping on the wood, kindling the fire, that the flesh may be consumed; and preparing the mixture, that the bones also may be burned; Brenton Septuagint Translation and I will multiply the wood, and kindle the fire, that the flesh may be consumed, and the liquor boiled away; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Cooking Pot…9Yes, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the city of bloodshed! I, too, will pile the kindling high. 10Pile on the logs and kindle the fire; cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned. 11Set the empty pot on its coals until it becomes hot and its copper glows. Then its impurity will melt within; its rust will be consumed.… Cross References Pile on the logs and kindle the fire; Jeremiah 7:18 The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough to make cakes for the Queen of Heaven; they pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. Ezekiel 15:4-6 No, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything? / Even when it was whole, it could not be made useful. How much less can it ever be useful when the fire has consumed it and charred it! / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem. Isaiah 30:33 For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze. cook the meat well and mix in the spices; Micah 3:2-3 You hate good and love evil. You tear the skin from my people and strip the flesh from their bones. / You eat the flesh of my people after stripping off their skin and breaking their bones. You chop them up like flesh for the cooking pot, like meat in a cauldron.” Ezekiel 11:3 They are saying, ‘Is not the time near to build houses? The city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’ 1 Samuel 2:13-15 or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. / Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” let the bones be burned. 1 Kings 13:2 And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’” 2 Kings 23:16-20 And as Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the hillside, and he sent someone to take the bones out of the tombs, and he burned them on the altar to defile it, according to the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God who had foretold these things. / Then the king asked, “What is this monument I see?” And the men of the city replied, “It is the tomb of the man of God who came from Judah and proclaimed these things that you have done to the altar of Bethel.” / “Let him rest,” said Josiah. “Do not let anyone disturb his bones.” So they left his bones undisturbed, along with those of the prophet who had come from Samaria. … Amos 2:1 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. Jeremiah 6:29 The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged. Isaiah 1:25 I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. 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. Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. 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.’” 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. Treasury of Scripture Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it well, and let the bones be burned. spice Jeremiah 17:3 O my mountain in the field, I will give thy substance and all thy treasures to the spoil, and thy high places for sin, throughout all thy borders. Jeremiah 20:5 Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon. Lamentations 1:10 The adversary hath spread out his hand upon all her pleasant things: for she hath seen that the heathen entered into her sanctuary, whom thou didst command that they should not enter into thy congregation. Jump to Previous Abundant Boil Boiling Bones Broth Burned Burnt Compound Consume Consumed Cook Empty Fire Flesh Heap Heaping Heating Hot Kindle Kindling Logs Making Meat Mix Mixing Mixture Preparing Soup Spice Spices Thick WoodJump to Next Abundant Boil Boiling Bones Broth Burned Burnt Compound Consume Consumed Cook Empty Fire Flesh Heap Heaping Heating Hot Kindle Kindling Logs Making Meat Mix Mixing Mixture Preparing Soup Spice Spices Thick WoodEzekiel 24 1. Under the parable of a boiling pot6. is shown the irrevocable destruction of Jerusalem 15. By the sign of Ezekiel not mourning for the death of his wife 19. is shown the calamity of the Jews to be beyond all sorrow Pile on the logs and kindle the fire; This phrase signifies the intensification of judgment. In the context of Ezekiel 24, God is using the metaphor of a cooking pot to describe the impending siege and destruction of Jerusalem. The act of piling on logs and kindling the fire represents the escalation of divine wrath. Historically, this reflects the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, which was a period of intense suffering and destruction for the city. The imagery of fire is often used in the Bible to symbolize purification and judgment (e.g., Malachi 3:2-3). cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic actions. 2. Jerusalem The city under siege, representing the people of Israel who are being judged for their sins. 3. Babylonian Siege The historical event where Babylon laid siege to Jerusalem, leading to its eventual destruction. 4. God's Judgment The overarching theme of this passage, where God uses the imagery of a boiling pot to symbolize the impending judgment on Jerusalem. 5. Symbolic Cooking The act of boiling meat and burning bones symbolizes the thoroughness and completeness of God's judgment. Teaching Points The Certainty of God's JudgmentGod's judgment is inevitable for those who persist in sin. Just as the fire consumes the pot, so will God's judgment consume unrepentant sin. The Purpose of Divine Discipline God's judgment serves a purpose: to purify and refine. Like the boiling pot, it is meant to remove impurities and bring about repentance. The Call to Repentance The imagery of the boiling pot is a call to repentance. It urges us to examine our lives and turn away from sin before judgment comes. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Ezekiel are God's messengers, warning of impending judgment and calling people back to righteousness. The Holiness of God God's actions, even in judgment, reflect His holiness and justice. We are reminded of the need to live in a way that honors His holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 24:10?2. How does Ezekiel 24:10 illustrate God's judgment on unrepentant sin? 3. What does "heap on the wood" symbolize in the context of divine justice? 4. How can we apply the urgency of repentance from Ezekiel 24:10 today? 5. Compare Ezekiel 24:10 with Romans 2:5 on God's wrath against sin. 6. How does this verse challenge us to examine our spiritual condition? 7. What is the significance of the boiling pot metaphor in Ezekiel 24:10? 8. How does Ezekiel 24:10 reflect God's judgment on Jerusalem? 9. What historical events correspond to the imagery in Ezekiel 24:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 24? 11. What foods are mentioned in the Bible? 12. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story? 13. Is there any historical or archaeological support for the events symbolized by the boiling pot imagery (Ezekiel 24:3-14), or does it contradict known facts about Jerusalem's siege? 14. How will God's judgment and restoration manifest for Israel? What Does Ezekiel 24:10 Mean Pile on the logsThe command pictures an intentional intensifying of God’s judgment. Just as adding wood makes a fire hotter, the Lord is turning up the heat on Jerusalem’s rebellion. He is not acting haphazardly; He stacks the logs Himself, showing deliberate purpose (see Isaiah 30:33 where Topheth’s fire is “made ready” and Jeremiah 21:10 where God says, “I have set My face against this city for harm”). The lesson: persistent sin invites a steadily mounting response from a holy God. and kindle the fire Once the wood is in place, the blaze is lit—no half-measure, no delay. Earlier, Ezekiel 22:20–22 spoke of Israel as metal in a furnace that God would “blow on with the fire of My wrath.” Here that furnace is ignited. The siege begun the very day this oracle was given (Ezekiel 24:2; cf. 2 Kings 25:1) is the historical match struck. Notice how consistently Scripture links fire with both purification and judgment: Malachi 3:2–3 refines, Isaiah 66:15–16 consumes. cook the meat well The “meat” represents the people remaining in the city. God orders that it be thoroughly cooked—nothing left underdone. He is ensuring that the discipline reaches its full, just measure. In the Exodus, meat of the Passover was to be fully roasted and entirely consumed (Exodus 12:9–10); anything left indicated incompleteness. Likewise, this judgment will be exhaustive, not partial. The siege will affect prince and people alike (Ezekiel 24:6–9). and mix in the spices Spices intensify flavor; here they symbolize the added elements that make the judgment unmistakably God’s work. He is not only punishing; He is making a statement about His glory and righteousness (Ezekiel 24:14 “I, the Lord, have spoken”). Cross-reference Leviticus 2:13 where salt is added so every offering bears the “salt of the covenant.” Even in wrath God remains covenantally purposeful—His “spices” highlight His faithfulness to His word, whether in blessing or in curse (Deuteronomy 28:15–68). let the bones be burned Bones are normally the last to disintegrate; burning them signals total devastation. Nothing of the old, corrupt Jerusalem will survive the furnace. Amos 6:10 pictures bones carried out after judgment, and in 2 Chronicles 34:5 Josiah burns idolatrous bones to signal complete cleansing. Here God Himself sees the bones consumed, showing there will be no residual impurity to rekindle rebellion. What emerges on the other side will be a purified remnant (Ezekiel 36:24–27). summary Ezekiel 24:10 unfolds like a five-step recipe of divine judgment: stack the wood, light the flame, boil the contents, season the pot, and incinerate the remains. Each action underscores God’s deliberate, thorough response to entrenched sin. Jerusalem’s siege becomes a living parable: the hotter the fire, the deeper the purification, until every vestige of defilement is gone. The verse reminds us that God’s holiness will ultimately confront and consume unrepentant evil, yet His purpose—even in the fiercest heat—is to uphold His covenant and prepare a cleansed people for His glory. (10) Spice it well.--With Ezekiel 24:9 the second part of the application of the parable begins, and is marked by great energy of description. In this verse the sense of the word translated "spice" is doubtful. If this be its true meaning, the idea must be, Go on thoroughly with the cooking; but the word is always used in connection with the preparation of compound incense or spices, and seems therefore to refer to the thoroughness of the work, and thus to mean, Boil thoroughly. In Job 41:31 (Heb. 23) its derivative is used as a simile for the raging sea. The process is to be continued until the water in the cauldron is all evaporated, the flesh consumed, and even the bones burned.Verse 10. - Spice it well; better, make thick the broth (Revised Version). The verb is used in Exodus 30:33, 35, of the concoction of the anointing oil, and the cognate adjective in Job 41:31 for the "boiling" of the water caused by the crocodile. We are reminded of the "bubble, bubble" of the witches' cauldron in 'Macbeth.'Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Pile onהַרְבֵּ֤ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great the logs הָעֵצִים֙ (hā·‘ê·ṣîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood and kindle הַדְלֵ֣ק (haḏ·lêq) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1814: To burn, hotly pursue the fire; הָאֵ֔שׁ (hā·’êš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire cook הָתֵ֖ם (hā·ṯêm) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 8552: To be complete or finished the meat well הַבָּשָׂ֑ר (hab·bā·śār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man and mix in וְהַרְקַח֙ (wə·har·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7543: To mix or compound oil or ointment the spices; הַמֶּרְקָחָ֔ה (ham·mer·qā·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4841: A seasoning, an unguentkettle let the bones וְהָעֲצָמ֖וֹת (wə·hā·‘ă·ṣā·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame be burned. יֵחָֽרוּ׃ (yê·ḥā·rū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2787: To be hot or scorched, to burn Links Ezekiel 24:10 NIVEzekiel 24:10 NLT Ezekiel 24:10 ESV Ezekiel 24:10 NASB Ezekiel 24:10 KJV Ezekiel 24:10 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 24:10 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 24:10 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 24:10 French Bible Ezekiel 24:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 24:10 Heap on the wood make the fire (Ezek. 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