Ezekiel 22:19

19 Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: ‘Because you have all become dross, I will gather you into Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 22:19 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
19 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
English Standard Version (ESV)
19 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Because you have all become dross, therefore, behold, I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
New Living Translation (NLT)
19 So tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Because you are all worthless slag, I will bring you to my crucible in Jerusalem.
The Message Bible (MSG)
19 So tell them, 'God, the Master, has spoken: Because you've all become worthless slag, you're on notice: I'll assemble you in Jerusalem.
American Standard Version (ASV)
19 Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because ye are all become dross, therefore, behold, I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
19 This is what the Almighty LORD says: All of you have become worthless. That is why I'm going to gather you in Jerusalem.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
19 Therefore, this is what the Lord God says: Because all of you have become dross, I am about to gather you into Jerusalem.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
19 So the LORD and King says, "People of Israel, all of you have become like scum. So I will gather you together in Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 22:19 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 22:19

Therefore thus saith the Lord God, because ye are all become
dross
King, princes, nobles, prophets, priests, as well as the common people; the apostasy was general, in city and country; scarcely any exceptions to be made: therefore will I gather you into the midst of Jerusalem;
from the several parts of the country, thinking they should be safe there, when the design of God by this providence was the destruction of them in it.

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Ezekiel 22:19 In-Context

17 Then the word of the LORD came to me:
18 “Son of man, the people of Israel have become dross to me; all of them are the copper, tin, iron and lead left inside a furnace. They are but the dross of silver.
19 Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: ‘Because you have all become dross, I will gather you into Jerusalem.
20 As silver, copper, iron, lead and tin are gathered into a furnace to be melted with a fiery blast, so will I gather you in my anger and my wrath and put you inside the city and melt you.
21 I will gather you and I will blow on you with my fiery wrath, and you will be melted inside her.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Psalms 119:119
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