Ezekiel 22:22
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 Version
As 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 Bible
As 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 Bible
As 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 1917
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.'

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.

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Ezekiel 22
1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence
17. 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
The imagery of silver melting in a furnace is a powerful metaphor for purification and judgment. In the Hebrew context, the word for "furnace" (כּוּר, kur) often symbolizes a place of intense heat and refining. Historically, furnaces were used to remove impurities from metals, making them pure and valuable. This process is analogous to God's judgment, which aims to purify His people by removing sin and corruption. The furnace represents God's righteous and consuming presence, which tests the hearts of men.

so you will be melted within the city
The phrase "melted within the city" suggests a process of judgment and transformation that occurs in the midst of the people. The city, likely referring to Jerusalem, is the epicenter of this divine refining. The Hebrew word for "melted" (מוּג, mug) implies a state of being dissolved or liquefied, indicating a complete breakdown of the current sinful state. This melting is not just a physical destruction but a spiritual and moral purification, calling the inhabitants to repentance and renewal.

Then you will know that I, the LORD
This declaration emphasizes the purpose of the judgment: to bring about a recognition of God's sovereignty and holiness. The phrase "you will know" (וִידַעְתֶּם, v'yadatem) is a common biblical expression denoting an experiential understanding of God's character and authority. The use of "I, the LORD" (אֲנִי יְהוָה, ani YHWH) underscores the personal and covenantal relationship God has with His people. It is a reminder that the ultimate goal of divine discipline is to restore and deepen this relationship.

have poured out My wrath upon you
The pouring out of wrath signifies a deliberate and measured act of divine justice. The Hebrew word for "wrath" (חֵמָה, chemah) conveys intense anger and indignation against sin. This wrath is not arbitrary but is a response to the persistent rebellion and idolatry of the people. The imagery of pouring suggests a complete and thorough execution of judgment, akin to the way liquid is poured out until the vessel is empty. It serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the necessity of repentance to avert such divine displeasure.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As silver
כֶּ֙סֶף֙ (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


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