Ezekiel 22:16-18
Modern English Version
16 You shall profane yourself in the sight of the nations, and you shall know that I am the Lord.
Jerusalem as God’s Furnace
17 The word of the Lord came to me, saying: 18 Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me. All of them are bronze and tin and iron and lead in the midst of the furnace. They are the dross of silver.
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Ezekiel 22:16-18
New International Version
16 When you have been defiled[a] in the eyes of the nations, you will know that I am the Lord.’”
17 Then the word of the Lord came to me: 18 “Son of man, the people of Israel have become dross(A) to me; all of them are the copper, tin, iron and lead left inside a furnace.(B) They are but the dross of silver.(C)
Footnotes
- Ezekiel 22:16 Or When I have allotted you your inheritance
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