Ezekiel 24:10 kjv
Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it well, and let the bones be burned.
Ezekiel 24:10 nkjv
Heap on the wood, Kindle the fire; Cook the meat well, Mix in the spices, And let the cuts be burned up.
Ezekiel 24:10 niv
So heap on the wood and kindle the fire. Cook the meat well, mixing in the spices; and let the bones be charred.
Ezekiel 24:10 esv
Heap on the logs, kindle the fire, boil the meat well, mix in the spices, and let the bones be burned up.
Ezekiel 24:10 nlt
Yes, heap on the wood!
Let the fire roar to make the pot boil.
Cook the meat with many spices,
and afterward burn the bones.
Ezekiel 24 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezek 24:6 | "Woe to the bloody city!… Her scum is in her, her scum remains in her." | Completes the imagery |
| Ezek 24:11 | "Then set her upon the coals… so that she may be hot, and her bronze may burn, and her filthiness may melt." | Further intensification |
| Ezek 24:12 | "She has become weary with her efforts; her abundant scum overflows, her scum is not removed." | Highlights the stubbornness |
| Ezek 24:14 | "I the LORD have spoken; it shall come to pass. I will do it; I will not relent or pity or regret." | God's irrevocable decree |
| Ezek 12:28 | "Say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: None of my words will be delayed anymore, but the word that I speak will be done." | God's faithfulness to His word |
| Isa 47:2-3 | "Take the millstones and grind flour; make it into meal. Uncover your thigh, uncover your leg, lift up your skirt, uncover your ankles." | Symbol of humiliation |
| Jer 7:15 | "and I will cast you out of my sight. And as I have cast out all your brothers, the whole offspring of Ephraim." | Repetition of judgment |
| Jer 52:13 | "And he burned the house of the LORD and the palace of the king, and he burned all the houses of Jerusalem." | Destruction of Jerusalem |
| Lam 4:1 | "How the city of gold has become tarnished! It was full of justice; righteousness lodged in it, but now murderers." | Loss of former glory |
| Lam 1:14 | "The yoke of my transgressions was bound; by his hand they are woven together; they have come up on my neck." | Burden of sin |
| Luke 21:24 | "and they will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations, and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles" | Fulfillment of prophecy |
| Rev 18:10 | "standing far off for fear of her torment, saying, ‘Alas! Alas! You great city, you mighty city, Babylon!’" | Symbol of fallen city |
| Nah 3:1-4 | Denounces Nineveh for cruelty and injustice. | Judgment for sin |
| Ps 79:1-13 | Prayer for deliverance after the destruction of Jerusalem. | Lamentation for devastation |
| Jer 6:30 | "Silver rejected they are all of them, because the LORD has rejected them." | Divine rejection |
| Zech 7:14 | "but I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations that they had not known. Thus the land became desolate behind them." | Scattering of God's people |
| Mic 3:12 | "Therefore because of you Zion will be plowed as a field; Jerusalem will become heaps of ruins" | Prediction of destruction |
| Deut 28:63-65 | Curses for disobedience, including dispersion and lack of rest. | Consequences of rebellion |
| Ezek 5:12-17 | Detailed prophecy of destruction by plague, famine, sword, and captivity. | God's judgment described |
| Isa 30:14 | "and he shall break it like a potter's vessel that is broken into more than 60 pieces, so that there will not be found among them a shard for taking fire from the hearth, or scooping water from a cistern." | Total destruction symbolized |
Ezekiel 24 verses
Ezekiel 24 10 Meaning
The verse describes the people of Israel actively participating in the destruction of their prized cooking pot, a symbol of their security and sustenance. They add wood, light a fire, boil water, cook the meat, and empty the pot, leaving nothing behind, not even the dregs. This vigorous and thorough process signifies complete destruction and wastage, mirroring God's judgment upon Jerusalem and its inhabitants.
Ezekiel 24 10 Context
Ezekiel chapter 24 prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem. The chapter begins with a charcoal drawing of the besieged city, symbolizing God's coming judgment. This verse specifically focuses on the intensely destructive imagery of a cooking pot being used to cook meat until it is empty and scorched. This detailed, almost culinary, description emphasizes the totality of the devastation that will befall the city. It serves as a stark warning to the exiles in Babylon about the fate of Jerusalem, reinforcing the message of divine retribution for their persistent sin and idolatry. The chapter overall portrays God's unyielding justice, highlighting that His warnings will indeed be fulfilled.
Ezekiel 24 10 Word analysis
- ‘Add (Hebrew: Yôsîfû - יוֹסִיפוּ): "add," "put on," "increase." Indicates continuation or augmentation of an action.
- wood (Hebrew: ʿêṣ - עֵץ): "tree," "wood," "woodland." Here, it refers to fuel for the fire.
- add (Hebrew: Yābîrû - יַבִּירוּ): "make burn," "cause to be hot." Emphasizes making the fire intensely hot.
- fire (Hebrew: ʾēš - אֵשׁ): "fire." A direct and powerful element of destruction.
- make (Hebrew: tāḵûr - תַּחֲרוּ): "boil," "seethe," "be hot." Suggests the active cooking process.
- water (Hebrew: māyim - מַיִם): "water." Essential for cooking but now part of the destructive process.
- melt (Hebrew: timmôs - תִּמּוֹס): "melt," "dissolve." Denotes the loss of solidity and form.
- its (Hebrew: šummānô - שׁוּמָּנוֹ): "its fat," "its grease," "its entirety." Refers to the rich contents, the best part.
- scum (Hebrew: qîrîm - קִרְיִם): "dregs," "rust," "scum." The impure residue that remains after boiling.
- consume (Hebrew: bêʿôr - בְּעוֹר): "in burning," "with burning." Reinforces the fiery nature of the judgment.
- by (Hebrew: bə - בְּ): A preposition with various meanings including "in," "with," "by." Here, it signifies the instrument of consumption.
- flames (Hebrew: laḥătôṯ - לַהֲטוֹת): "flames," "burning embers." Vivid imagery of intense heat.
Words-group by words-group analysis data
- "add wood to it, make the fire hot": This phrase paints a picture of diligent effort to intensify the destruction. It's not a passive burning, but an active, intentional act of making the fire more fierce. This mirrors the detailed application of judgment by God, leaving no aspect of Jerusalem's sin untouched.
- "boil it well, let the bones be hot and burn": The focus shifts to the meat and bones within the pot. Boiling and then burning signifies not just the destruction of the surface but the complete disintegration of its core. "Bones" can represent the structure and strength, suggesting even their foundations are being destroyed.
- "then set it empty on the coals to be burned, and its bronze may burn and be blackened": Setting the empty pot upon coals emphasizes that the residue itself (the "scum" or "dregs") is the target of the final, severe burning. The mention of "bronze" highlights the material of the pot, which is meant to withstand heat, implying that even this sturdy material will be defiled and damaged. This points to the total desolation and humiliation.
Ezekiel 24 10 Bonus section
The image of a pot being used for cooking, meant to nourish and sustain, being turned into an instrument of complete destruction is potent. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, cooking pots were central to household life. A pot that was completely destroyed or rendered unusable symbolized utter ruin and desolation. Furthermore, the "scum" or "dregs" being the ultimate target of the burning speaks to God's judgment upon the deepest impurities and corruptions within the nation, not just outward actions. The emphasis on the metal "bronze" being blackened indicates even the very vessel that held their hope and sustenance is marred beyond repair by the intense judgment.
Ezekiel 24 10 Commentary
This verse graphically illustrates the utter destruction awaiting Jerusalem. The thoroughness of the actions—adding wood, increasing the fire, boiling thoroughly, burning the dregs—all symbolize the comprehensive nature of God's judgment. There will be no salvage, no remainder, no mercy extended. The people are complicit in this self-destruction, as if they themselves are carrying out the judgment. This highlights the depth of their rebellion and God's resolute decision to cleanse them completely. The imagery extends beyond mere physical destruction to a complete eradication of the impurities and the very essence of their former comfort and security.