Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will gather you and I will blow on you with my fiery wrath, and you will be melted inside her. New Living Translation I will gather you together and blow the fire of my anger upon you, English Standard Version I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of my wrath, and you shall be melted in the midst of it. Berean Standard Bible Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city. King James Bible Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof. New King James Version Yes, I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you shall be melted in its midst. New American Standard Bible And I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted in the midst of it. NASB 1995 ‘I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted in the midst of it. NASB 1977 ‘And I shall gather you and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted in the midst of it. Legacy Standard Bible And I will collect you together and blow on you with the fire of My fury, and you will be melted in the midst of it. Amplified Bible I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted in the midst of it. Christian Standard Bible Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of my fury, and you will be melted within the city. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My fury, and you will be melted within the city. American Standard Version Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you with the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof. English Revised Version Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you with the fire of my wrath, and ye shalt be melted in the midst thereof. GOD'S WORD® Translation Yes, I will gather you, breathe on you with my fiery anger, and melt you in the city. Good News Translation Yes, I will gather them in Jerusalem, build a fire under them, and melt them with my anger. International Standard Version Indeed, I'm going to gather you together and exhale the fire of my fury, and then you'll be melted from the inside out NET Bible I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of my fury, and you will be melted in it. New Heart English Bible Yes, I will gather you, and blow on you with the fire of my wrath, and you shall be melted in its midst. Webster's Bible Translation Yes, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst of it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city. World English Bible Yes, I will gather you, and blow on you with the fire of my wrath, and you will be melted in the middle of it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have heaped you up, "" And blown on you in the fire of My wrath, "" And you have been melted in its midst. Young's Literal Translation And I have heaped you up, And blown on you in the fire of My wrath, And ye have been melted in its midst. Smith's Literal Translation And I gathered you and blew upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye were melted in her midst. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will gather you together, and will burn you in the fire of my wrath, and you shall be melted in the midst thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will gather you together, and I will burn you in the fire of my fury, and you will be melted in its midst. New American Bible When I have assembled you, I will blast you with the fire of my anger and smelt you with it. New Revised Standard Version I will gather you and blow upon you with the fire of my wrath, and you shall be melted within it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYea, I will blow upon you the fire of my anger, and I will cause you to melt in the midst of it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall blow upon you the fire of my passion and I shall melt you within it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you with the fire of My wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Refining Furnace…20Just as one gathers silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin into the furnace to melt with a fiery blast, so I will gather you in My anger and wrath, leave you there, and melt you. 21Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city. 22As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted within the city. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath upon you.’ ”… Cross References Jeremiah 6:29-30 The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged. / They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.” Isaiah 1:25 I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. Malachi 3:2-3 But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. Zechariah 13:9 This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” Isaiah 48:10 See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Jeremiah 9:7 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people? Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Daniel 11:35 Some of the wise will fall so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time. Psalm 66:10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. / If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames. Zephaniah 3:8 Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation—all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy. Isaiah 4:4 when the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains from the heart of Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire. Matthew 3:11-12 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Treasury of Scripture Yes, I will gather you, and blow on you in the fire of my wrath, and you shall be melted in the middle therof. and blow Ezekiel 15:6,7 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem… Ezekiel 20:47,48 And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein… Ezekiel 22:20-22 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… and ye Psalm 68:2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. Psalm 112:10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. Isaiah 64:2,7 As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence! … Jump to Previous Blow Blown Breathing Collect Fiery Fire Gather Heaped Inside Melted Midst Soft Thereof WrathJump to Next Blow Blown Breathing Collect Fiery Fire Gather Heaped Inside Melted Midst Soft Thereof WrathEzekiel 22 1. A catalogue of sins in Jerusalem, and the dispersion of the Jews in consequence17. God will burn them as dross in his furnace 23. The general corruption of prophets, priests, princes, and the people Yes, I will gather you together This phrase indicates God's intention to bring the people of Israel together for judgment. Historically, this gathering can be seen as the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, where the inhabitants were brought together within the city walls. The gathering also reflects God's sovereign control over nations and events, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 43:5-6, where God gathers His people for restoration. Here, however, the gathering is for the purpose of judgment, highlighting the seriousness of Israel's sin. and blow on you with the fire of My wrath and you will be melted within the city Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The people of God who are in rebellion against Him, leading to their judgment and exile. 3. Jerusalem The city where the Israelites reside, symbolizing the center of their religious and cultural identity. 4. God's Wrath Represents God's righteous anger and judgment against sin and rebellion. 5. Babylonian Exile The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies, where the Israelites are taken captive due to their disobedience. Teaching Points Understanding God's JudgmentRecognize that God's wrath is a response to persistent sin and rebellion. It serves as a call to repentance and transformation. The Purpose of Trials Trials and judgments are not merely punitive but are intended to purify and refine us, drawing us closer to God. Repentance and Restoration God's ultimate goal is not destruction but restoration. He desires His people to turn back to Him and be renewed. The Seriousness of Sin Sin has serious consequences, and ignoring God's commands leads to spiritual and sometimes physical exile. Hope in God's Mercy Even in judgment, there is hope. God's mercy and desire for reconciliation are evident throughout Scripture. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 22:21?2. How does Ezekiel 22:21 illustrate God's judgment against sin in our lives? 3. What does "I will gather you and blow on you" signify about God's power? 4. How can we apply the refining process in Ezekiel 22:21 to personal growth? 5. Which New Testament teachings align with the purification theme in Ezekiel 22:21? 6. How can understanding Ezekiel 22:21 deepen our reverence for God's holiness today? 7. What does Ezekiel 22:21 reveal about God's judgment and wrath? 8. How does Ezekiel 22:21 reflect God's relationship with Israel? 9. What historical events might Ezekiel 22:21 be referencing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 22? 11. How can Ezekiel 22:20-22's imagery of melting the people like metal be reconciled with a benevolent and just God? 12. How can readers harmonize the severe judgment in Ezekiel 22:31 with passages in other books that emphasize God's mercy and willingness to forgive? 13. Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful? 14. What does the Bible say about fire and brimstone? What Does Ezekiel 22:21 Mean Yes, I will gather you togetherGod begins with a decisive declaration. • The word “gather” echoes Ezekiel 22:19–20, where the Lord speaks of scooping up silver, bronze, iron, lead, and tin into a furnace. Here He is gathering people, not metals—yet treating them exactly like impure ore. • This is not the hopeful gathering of Ezekiel 11:17 or Jeremiah 32:37; it is a gathering for judgment, more like Joel 3:2’s harvest of nations or Matthew 13:41’s angels collecting all causes of sin. • By directing everyone into one place—Jerusalem—God eliminates any illusion of escape. It is the same strategy seen in Jeremiah 4:5–6, where the trumpet summons Judah into fortified cities, only to face siege. The Lord Himself is orchestrating the circumstances. and blow on you with the fire of My wrath The furnace image intensifies. • “Blow on you” pictures the bellows stoking a raging blaze (Ezekiel 22:20). The active breath of God recalls Isaiah 30:27–28, where His “breath is like a torrent of burning pitch,” and Deuteronomy 4:24, “The LORD your God is a consuming fire.” • This wrath is personal, not impersonal forces of history. Zephaniah 3:8 portrays the same scene: “My decision is to gather nations… My burning anger; all the earth will be consumed.” • The Babylonian armies are the visible instrument, yet Ezekiel makes clear that God Himself is blowing the flames. Hebrews 12:29 applies the same truth to believers: “Our God is a consuming fire,” underscoring that His character has not changed. and you will be melted within the city The outcome is unavoidable. • In a furnace, metal melts so the dross separates. Ezekiel 22:18 had identified Israel as “dross,” the refuse to be skimmed off. • Melting within the city points to the siege of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Walls that once promised safety become the kiln walls sealing in the heat (Lamentations 4:11). • Yet even in judgment, God’s purpose is purification. Malachi 3:2–3 speaks of the Lord as a refiner’s fire purging silver; 1 Peter 1:7 affirms trials that “refine” faith like gold. Some will come through the melting purified, but the unrepentant will be consumed. • The phrase also hints at emotional collapse: hearts “melt” in fear (Joshua 2:11). Sin’s false confidence dissolves under divine heat. summary Ezekiel 22:21 pictures God as the Master Refiner. He gathers His rebellious people into Jerusalem, bellows the furnace of Babylonian invasion with His own breath, and melts them so that impurity is exposed and judged. The verse warns that no one can hide from His wrath, yet it also reveals His goal: purification, not mere destruction. Those who submit to His refining fire find mercy; those who resist are consumed. The same holy, consuming God still seeks a pure people today. Hebrew Yes, I will gather you togetherוְכִנַּסְתִּ֣י (wə·ḵin·nas·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3664: To collect, to enfold and blow וְנָפַחְתִּ֥י (wə·nā·p̄aḥ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5301: To breathe, blow on you עֲלֵיכֶ֖ם (‘ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against with the fire בְּאֵ֣שׁ (bə·’êš) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 784: A fire of My wrath, עֶבְרָתִ֑י (‘eḇ·rā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5678: Overflow, arrogance, fury and you will be melted וְנִתַּכְתֶּ֖ם (wə·nit·taḵ·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5413: To pour forth, be poured out within the city. בְּתוֹכָֽהּ׃ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Links Ezekiel 22:21 NIVEzekiel 22:21 NLT Ezekiel 22:21 ESV Ezekiel 22:21 NASB Ezekiel 22:21 KJV Ezekiel 22:21 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 22:21 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 22:21 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 22:21 French Bible Ezekiel 22:21 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 22:21 Yes I will gather you and blow (Ezek. 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