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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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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 15:4
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 15:1–8
19th Century
Bishop
This short chapter contains a single simile and its application, designed to show that Israel, having failed to fulfill the purpose for which they …
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 15:1–5
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Ezekiel 15:4
17th Century
Pastor
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 …
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 15:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…