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Ezekiel 22:20

Ezekiel 22:20
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 you.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

As they gather silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin, into the midst of the furnace,.... As refiners of metal…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 22:17-22

The fifth word of judgment. The furnace. In the besieged city the people shall be tried and purged. Eze 22:18 Dross - A…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 22:17-22

The same melancholy string is still harped upon, and various turns are given it, to make it affecting, that it may be…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Ezekiel 22:17-22

Judgment on Israel under the figure of a smelting furnace. Israel is dross and base metal, which must be flung into the…

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