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Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire has devoured both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned: is it profitable for any work?
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Worthless Without Fruit
Commentators explain that the wood of a vine is uniquely useless for any craft or building project. Its sole value comes from the fruit it produces. Ezekiel uses this image to show that Israel, having failed to produce the fruit of righteousness, had become worthless in God's eyes and was fit only for judgment, like scrap wood for a fire.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, it is cast into the fire—The wood is in itself useless for any purpose; but what if it has been cast into the fire and is half burn…
19th Century
Anglican
This short chapter contains a single simile and its application, designed to show that Israel, having failed to fulfill the purpose for which they …
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet’s intention is to humble the foolish confidence of the people, who boasted of the gratuitous kindness of God, as if they were naturally…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel , That is; a vine tree when cut down, or a branch when cut off, it is good for …
Jerusalem like an unfruitful vine.
If a vine is fruitful, it is valuable. But if it is not fruitful, it is worthless and useless; it is cast…
