Ezekiel 15:6
“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.”
Ezekiel 15:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- 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.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: As the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so will I give the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: 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.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 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.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Therefore, this is what the Lord God says: Just as the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Context: Ezekiel 15
4Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire devoureth both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned. Is it meet for any work?
5Behold, when it was whole, it was meet for no work: how much less shall it be meet yet for any work, when the fire hath devoured it, and it is burned?
6Therefore 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.
7And I will set my face against them; they shall go out from one fire, and another fire shall devour them; and ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I set my face against them.
8And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
About Ezekiel 15: The Useless Vine
In Ezekiel chapter 15, the prophet receives a message from the Lord regarding the people of Jerusalem. They are compared to a useless vine that cannot be used for anything, not even for making a utensil or peg. As a result, the Lord declares that he will set his face against them and punish them for their disobedience.
Commentary
This chapter is a warning to the people of Jerusalem that their rebellion against God has not gone unnoticed. The image of a useless vine is a powerful one, as it conveys the idea that the people are not producing any fruit that is beneficial to the Lord. The Lord demands obedience and righteousness from his people, and they have fallen short of his expectations. Therefore, the punishment is imminent. This chapter serves as a reminder that we must always be mindful of our actions and ensure that we are producing good fruit that is pleasing to the Lord.