CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Ezekiel 15:6 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/ezekiel/15-6.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/8/26_Ezk_15_06.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Ezekiel 15:6 - Jerusalem the Useless Vine" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/ezekiel/15-6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/ezekiel/15-6.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/ezekiel/">Ezekiel</a> > <a href="/ezekiel/15.htm">Chapter 15</a> > Verse 6</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad6.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/ezekiel/15-5.htm" title="Ezekiel 15:5">◄</a> Ezekiel 15:6 <a href="/ezekiel/15-7.htm" title="Ezekiel 15:7">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/ezekiel/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/15.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: As I have given the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest as fuel for the fire, so will I treat the people living in Jerusalem. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And this is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Jerusalem are like grapevines growing among the trees of the forest. Since they are useless, I have thrown them on the fire to be burned. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/15.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/15.htm">New King James Version</a> “Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the inhabitants of Jerusalem; <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem; <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, &#8216As the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem; <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘As the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem; <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, thus says Lord Yahweh, ‘As the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem; <a href="/amp/ezekiel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Like the wood of the grapevine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so have I given up the people of Jerusalem; <a href="/csb/ezekiel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says, “Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire as fuel, so I will give up the residents of Jerusalem. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire as fuel, so I will give up the residents of Jerusalem. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: As the vine-tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I, the LORD God, promise that just as the wood of a grapevine is burned as firewood, <a href="/erv/ezekiel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "So this is what the Almighty LORD says: As a vine is taken from among the trees in the forest to be used to feed the fire, so I will take the people who live in Jerusalem to punish them. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now this is what the Sovereign LORD is saying: "Just as a vine is taken from the forest and burned, so I will take the people who live in Jerusalem <a href="/isv/ezekiel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: "Just as the wood from a grape vine is removed from the forest and used for kindling fires, I'm giving the inhabitants of Jerusalem over <a href="/msb/ezekiel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ?Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem. <a href="/net/ezekiel/15.htm">NET Bible</a> "Therefore, this is what the sovereign LORD says: Like the wood of the vine is among the trees of the forest which I have provided as fuel for the fire--so I will provide the residents of Jerusalem as fuel. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As the vine-tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/web/ezekiel/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore the Lord Yahweh says: “As the vine wood among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Therefore, thus said Lord YHWH: “As the vine-tree among trees of the forest, "" That I have given to the fire for fuel, "" So I have given the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: As the vine-tree among trees of the forest, That I have given to the fire for fuel, So I have given the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this, thus said the Lord Jehovah: As the tree of the vine upon the tree of the forest which I gave it to the fire for consuming, thus I gave the inhabitants of Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord God: As the vine tree among the trees of the forests which I have given to the fire to be consumed, so will I deliver up the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, thus says the Lord God: Like the stalk of the vine among the trees of the forests, which I have given to be devoured by fire, so will I deliver the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD: Like vine wood among forest trees, which I have given as fuel for fire, So I will give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the inhabitants of Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore thus says the LORD God: As I have given the wood of the vine among all the trees of the forest to the fire for fuel, so I have given the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because of this, thus says THE LORD OF LORDS: “As I have given wood of the vine from all wood of the forest as fuel for fire, so I have given the inhabitants of Jerusalem<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: As the vine-tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so do I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord, As the vine-tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given up to the fire to be consumed, so have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=3435" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/15.htm">Jerusalem the Useless Vine</a> …5Even when it was whole, it could not be made useful. How much less can it ever be useful when the fire has consumed it and charred it! 6<a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">‘Like</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘êṣ- (N-msc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">the wood</a> <a href="/hebrew/1612.htm" title="1612: hag·ge·p̄en (Art:: N-cs) -- A vine. From an unused root meaning to bend; a vine, especially the grape.">of the vine</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: bə·‘êṣ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">among the trees</a> <a href="/hebrew/3293.htm" title="3293: hay·ya·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to thicken with verdure; a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb.">of the forest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nə·ṯat·tîw (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I have given</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: lā·’êš (Prep-l, Art:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">to the fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/402.htm" title="402: lə·’āḵ·lāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Food, eating. Feminine of 'Ukal; food.">for fuel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">so</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I will give up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem.</a> 7And I will set My face against them. Though they may have escaped the fire, yet another fire will consume them. And when I set My face against them, you will know that I am the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. <a href="/matthew/3-10.htm">Matthew 3:10</a> The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. <a href="/luke/13-6.htm">Luke 13:6-9</a> Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ... <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Isaiah 5:1-7</a> I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ... <a href="/jeremiah/5-10.htm">Jeremiah 5:10</a> Go up through her vineyards and ravage them, but do not finish them off. Strip off her branches, for they do not belong to the LORD. <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-21</a> Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... <a href="/hosea/10-1.htm">Hosea 10:1</a> Israel was a luxuriant vine, yielding fruit for himself. The more his fruit increased, the more he increased the altars. The better his land produced, the better he made the sacred pillars. <a href="/psalms/80-8.htm">Psalm 80:8-16</a> You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. ... <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Matthew 21:19</a> Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered. <a href="/mark/11-12.htm">Mark 11:12-14</a> The next day, when they had left Bethany, Jesus was hungry. / Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if there was any fruit on it. But when He reached it, He found nothing on it except leaves, since it was not the season for figs. / Then He said to the tree, “May no one ever eat of your fruit again.” And His disciples heard this statement. <a href="/isaiah/27-11.htm">Isaiah 27:11</a> When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor. <a href="/jeremiah/11-16.htm">Jeremiah 11:16-17</a> The LORD once called you a flourishing olive tree, beautiful with well-formed fruit. But with a mighty roar He will set it on fire, and its branches will be consumed. / The LORD of Hosts, who planted you, has decreed disaster against you on account of the evil that the house of Israel and the house of Judah have brought upon themselves, provoking Me to anger by burning incense to Baal.” <a href="/john/15-2.htm">John 15:2</a> He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Hebrews 6:7-8</a> For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. <a href="/isaiah/44-14.htm">Isaiah 44:14-15</a> He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow. / It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore thus said the Lord GOD; As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem.<a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Ezekiel 15:2</a> Son of man, What is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest?<a href="/ezekiel/17-3.htm">Ezekiel 17:3-10</a> And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar: … <a href="/ezekiel/20-47.htm">Ezekiel 20:47,48</a> And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein… they shall<a href="/1_kings/19-17.htm">1 Kings 19:17</a> And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.<a href="/isaiah/24-18.htm">Isaiah 24:18</a> And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake.<a href="/jeremiah/48-43.htm">Jeremiah 48:43,44</a> Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD… and ye shall<a href="/ezekiel/6-7.htm">Ezekiel 6:7</a> And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.<a href="/ezekiel/7-4.htm">Ezekiel 7:4</a> And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.<a href="/ezekiel/11-10.htm">Ezekiel 11:10</a> Ye shall fall by the sword; I will judge you in the border of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/14-23.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-5.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-4.htm">Fuel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-19.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-22.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-23.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-18.htm">Treat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Vine</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Vine-Tree</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-3.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Woods</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/16-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-7.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-46.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-32.htm">Fuel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-17.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-2.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-8.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-29.htm">Treat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-5.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-24.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-6.htm">Vine</a> <a href="/numbers/6-4.htm">Vine-Tree</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-32.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Woods</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 15</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/15-1.htm">By the unfitness of the vine branch for any work</a> 6. <a href="/ezekiel/15-6.htm">is shown the rejection of Jerusalem</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase introduces a divine pronouncement, emphasizing the authority and sovereignty of God. It is a common prophetic formula used to assert that the message is not from the prophet himself but from God. This underscores the seriousness and certainty of the message that follows. In the context of Ezekiel, it reflects God's direct communication to His people through the prophet.Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest: The vine wood is used metaphorically to describe the people of Jerusalem. Unlike other trees, vine wood is not useful for construction or crafting; its primary purpose is to bear fruit. This imagery highlights the expectation that Israel, as God's chosen people, should produce spiritual fruit. The comparison to other trees in the forest suggests that, without fruitfulness, the vine wood is inferior and lacks inherent value.which I have given to the fire for fuel: This phrase indicates judgment. In ancient times, vine wood, being unsuitable for other uses, was often burned. The fire symbolizes God's judgment and purification. This reflects the broader biblical theme of fire as a tool for judgment and refining, as seen in passages like <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2-3</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a>. The use of fire here signifies the impending destruction due to the people's unfaithfulness.so I will give up the people of Jerusalem: This is a declaration of impending judgment on Jerusalem. The historical context is the Babylonian siege and eventual destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The people of Jerusalem, like the unfruitful vine, are to be given over to destruction because of their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. This phrase also serves as a warning to the covenant community about the consequences of failing to fulfill their divine purpose. Theologically, it underscores the seriousness of covenant unfaithfulness and the reality of divine retribution.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a> The sovereign God of Israel, who communicates His judgment and intentions through the prophet Ezekiel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_wood_of_the_vine.htm">The Wood of the Vine</a> A metaphor used to describe the people of Jerusalem, emphasizing their lack of utility and impending judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_trees_of_the_forest.htm">The Trees of the Forest</a> Represents the nations surrounding Israel, highlighting the distinctiveness and expectations God had for His chosen people. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, symbolizing the spiritual and political heart of the Israelites, now facing divine judgment due to their unfaithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_bearing_fruit.htm">The Importance of Bearing Fruit</a> Just as the vine wood is useless without fruit, so are we if we do not produce spiritual fruit. Our lives should reflect the character and mission of Christ. <a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment_and_mercy.htm">Divine Judgment and Mercy</a> God's judgment on Jerusalem serves as a warning of the consequences of unfaithfulness, but it also points to His desire for repentance and restoration. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_people.htm">The Role of God's People</a> Like Israel, Christians are called to be distinct and set apart, living lives that glorify God and draw others to Him. <a href="/topical/r/remaining_in_christ.htm">Remaining in Christ</a> The New Testament teaches that fruitfulness comes from abiding in Christ. We must cultivate our relationship with Him through prayer, study, and obedience. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_repentance.htm">Accountability and Repentance</a> Regular self-examination and repentance are crucial to ensure we are living in alignment with God's will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 15</a> <a href="/q/why_does_ezekiel_15_6-8_imply_total_judgment.htm">Why does Ezekiel 15:6–8 imply a total judgment on Jerusalem if other scriptures promise divine restoration? </a> <a href="/q/does_no_data_weaken_ezekiel_15's_claim.htm">Does the lack of historical or archaeological data supporting the vine metaphor undermine Ezekiel 15's credibility?</a> <a href="/q/was_ezekiel_15_edited_or_added_later.htm">Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_god_reconcile_casting_away.htm">John 15:6: How does a loving God reconcile casting away 'unfruitful branches' into fire with other biblical depictions of mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Therefore, לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus this is what כֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Like כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the wood עֵץ־ (‘êṣ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood of the vine הַגֶּ֙פֶן֙ (hag·ge·p̄en) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1612.htm">Strong's 1612: </a> A vine, the grape among the trees בְּעֵ֣ץ (bə·‘êṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood of the forest, הַיַּ֔עַר (hay·ya·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3293.htm">Strong's 3293: </a> A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb which אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have given נְתַתִּ֥יו (nə·ṯat·tîw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to the fire לָאֵ֖שׁ (lā·’êš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire for fuel, לְאָכְלָ֑ה (lə·’āḵ·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_402.htm">Strong's 402: </a> Food, eating so כֵּ֣ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus I will give up נָתַ֔תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the people יֹשְׁבֵ֖י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem. יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/15-6.htm">Ezekiel 15:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-6.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 15:6 Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: As (Ezek. Eze Ezk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/ezekiel/15-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ezekiel 15:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ezekiel 15:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/ezekiel/15-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ezekiel 15:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ezekiel 15:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>