Ezekiel 22:16 Meaning
And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight of the heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
Context Explained
14Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the LORD have spoken it, and will do it.
15And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.
16And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight of the heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
17And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
18Son 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 9:7
Jeremiah speaks of God refining His people, similar to the imagery of melting.
Isaiah 48:10
Isaiah mentions refining God's people through trials, echoing the theme of purification.
1 Peter 1:7
Peter discusses the testing of faith, akin to the refining process described here.
Source: Ezekiel 22:16