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Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 22:21

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The fifth word of judgment. The furnace. In the besieged city the people shall be tried and purged. Ezekiel 22:18 Dross - A frequent metaphor which denotes not only the corruption of the people, who have become like base metal, but also a future purification whereby, the “dross” being burned away, the remnant of good may appear. return to 'Top of Page'
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