Ezekiel 24:6

6. Scum Rather, rust (as also Ezekiel 24:11-12).

Therein Rather, thereon. Usually the rust is removed from a pot before using it, but here it is to remain as the symbol of Jerusalem’s iniquity (Qimchi).

Let no lot fall upon it Qimchi explains that the pieces are so small that not a single limb can be recognized, nor lots cast upon them to assign them any special destination; or that the pot itself is corrupted and eaten with verdigris, and therefore the meat is unclean and no part of it fit to be eaten; or that the inhabitants are to be snatched out of the city indiscriminately; or no lot is to be taken (2 Samuel 8:2), for all alike must perish. Modern expositors select from these explanations according to taste.