Ezekiel 15
Jerusalem is compared to a vine — but unlike a fruitful vine, its wood is useless for anything. Not even good enough for a peg, and now it's charred by fire. God will make the land desolate because of their unfaithfulness.
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
“Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any other branch among the trees in the forest?
Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils?
No, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything?
Even 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!
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.
And 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.
Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
Have a question about Ezekiel 15?
On Doxa, you can have a personal conversation about any scripture. Ask questions, explore context, and discover connections.
What does "prophecy" mean in Ezekiel 15?
How does Ezekiel 15 connect to the rest of the Bible?
Why is this chapter important for my life?
Real stories about these themes
Read testimonies from real people connected to what you're reading.
Explore Related Topics
Engage with Ezekiel 15 in a fresh way
On the Doxa App you can have a personal interaction about any Scripture. Ask questions and even debate.