The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ezekiel 22:17-31
The Corruption of Judah inviting Destruction v. 17. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, v. 18. Son of man, the house of Israel is to Me become dross, the refuse of the purer metals, thrown out as unfit for fine use; all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead in the midst of the furnace, all the baser metals, unfit for the divine Refiner's purpose; they are even the dross of silver, full of impurity. v. 19. Therefore, thus saith the Lord God, Because ye are all become dross,... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:23-31
23-31 All orders and degrees of men had helped to fill the measure of the nation's guilt. The people that had any power abused it, and even the buyers and sellers find some way to oppress one another. It bodes ill to a people when judgments are breaking in upon them, and the spirit of prayer is restrained. Let all who fear God, unite to promote his truth and righteousness; as wicked men of every rank and profession plot together to run them down. read more