2 Esdras 16:6

6 Can anyone stop a hungry lion in the forest or put out a fire that is burning in straw

2 Esdras 16:6 In-Context

4 I am sending fire on you, and no one can put it out.

5 I am sending disasters on you, and no one can stop them from coming.

6 Can anyone stop a hungry lion in the forest or put out a fire that is burning in straw

7 or turn back an arrow shot by a strong archer?

8 When the Lord God sends disaster, no one can hold it back.