Ezekiel 22:17-22

Ezekiel 22:17-22

[17] And the word  of the LORD  came unto me, saying,  [18] Son  of man,  the house  of Israel  is to me become dross:  all they are brass,  and tin,  and iron,  and lead,  in the midst  of the furnace;  they are even the dross  of silver.  [19] Therefore thus saith  the Lord  GOD;  Because ye are all become dross,  behold, therefore I will gather  you into the midst  of Jerusalem.  [20] As they gather  silver,  and brass,  and iron,  and lead,  and tin,  into the midst  of the furnace,  to blow  the fire  upon it, to melt  it; so will I gather  you in mine anger  and in my fury,  and I will leave  you there, and melt  [21] Yea, I will gather  you, and blow  upon you in the fire  of my wrath,  and ye shall be melted  in the midst  [22] 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.

What does Ezekiel 22:17-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Accusation marks the preceding oracle, and judgment marks this one.