Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Dross » Figurative
Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.
A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver that's what smooth lips with a wicked heart are.
Your silver has become dross, your best wine is diluted with water.
"Son of Man, Israel has become like dross to me. All of them are like remnants of bronze, tin, iron, and lead in a furnace the dross left over from smelting silver. Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says, "Because all of you have become dross, watch out! I'm going to gather all of you at the center of Jerusalem,
Silver » Illustrative » (dross of,) of the wicked
"Son of Man, Israel has become like dross to me. All of them are like remnants of bronze, tin, iron, and lead in a furnace the dross left over from smelting silver.
Your silver has become dross, your best wine is diluted with water.
Silver » Illustrative » Of good rulers
Your silver has become dross, your best wine is diluted with water. Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. All of them are lovers of bribes and are runners after gifts. They don't bring justice to orphans, and the widow's case never comes up for review in their court."
Wine » In times of scarcity, was mixed with water
Your silver has become dross, your best wine is diluted with water.