Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Therefore 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. New Living Translation “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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible Therefore, thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘Just like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for food, so I have given those dwelling in Jerusalem. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “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; New American Standard Bible 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; NASB 1995 “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; NASB 1977 “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; Legacy Standard Bible 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; Amplified Bible 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; Berean Annotated Bible Therefore this is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} 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 (city of peace). Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American 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. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD God, promise that just as the wood of a grapevine is burned as firewood, English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "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. Good News Translation 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 International Standard Version 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 NET Bible "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. New Heart English Bible "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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, 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. Berean Literal Bible Therefore, thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘Just like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for food, so I have given those dwelling in Jerusalem. Young'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. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem the Useless Vine…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! 6Therefore 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. 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.… Cross References Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel 7:2-4 “O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. / The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. / I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ Ezekiel 13:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. Amos 3:7-8 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. / The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy? ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, Ezekiel 17:5-10 He took some of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil; he placed it by abundant waters and set it out like a willow. / It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. / But there was another great eagle with great wings and many feathers. And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him. It stretched out its branches to him from its planting bed, so that he might water it. … Psalm 80:8-16 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. … Isaiah 5:1-7 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. … which I have given to the fire for fuel, Ezekiel 19:10-14 Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundant waters. / It had strong branches, fit for a ruler’s scepter. It towered high above the thick branches, conspicuous for its height and for its dense foliage. / But it was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit. Its strong branches were stripped off and they withered; the fire consumed them. … John 15:6 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. Malachi 4:1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” so I will give up the people of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ 2 Chronicles 36:17-19 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. Luke 21:20-24 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. … Matthew 3:10 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. Luke 13:6-9 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. … Jeremiah 5:10 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. Romans 11:17-21 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.” … Treasury of Scripture 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. Ezekiel 15:2 Son of man, What is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest? Ezekiel 17:3-10 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: … Ezekiel 20:47,48 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 1 Kings 19:17 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. Isaiah 24:18 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. Jeremiah 48:43,44 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD… and ye shall Ezekiel 6:7 And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 7:4 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. Ezekiel 11:10 Ye shall fall by the sword; I will judge you in the border of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Jump to Previous Cause Fire Forest Fuel Inhabitants Jerusalem Sovereign Treat Tree Trees Vine Vine-Tree Wood WoodsJump to Next Cause Fire Forest Fuel Inhabitants Jerusalem Sovereign Treat Tree Trees Vine Vine-Tree Wood WoodsEzekiel 15 1. By the unfitness of the vine branch for any work6. is shown the rejection of Jerusalem 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: which I have given to the fire for fuel: so I will give up the people of Jerusalem: Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. 2. The Lord GOD The sovereign God of Israel, who communicates His judgment and intentions through the prophet Ezekiel. 3. The Wood of the Vine A metaphor used to describe the people of Jerusalem, emphasizing their lack of utility and impending judgment. 4. The Trees of the Forest Represents the nations surrounding Israel, highlighting the distinctiveness and expectations God had for His chosen people. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, symbolizing the spiritual and political heart of the Israelites, now facing divine judgment due to their unfaithfulness. Teaching Points The Importance of Bearing FruitJust 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. Divine Judgment and Mercy 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. The Role of God's People Like Israel, Christians are called to be distinct and set apart, living lives that glorify God and draw others to Him. Remaining in Christ The New Testament teaches that fruitfulness comes from abiding in Christ. We must cultivate our relationship with Him through prayer, study, and obedience. Accountability and Repentance Regular self-examination and repentance are crucial to ensure we are living in alignment with God's will and purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 15:6?2. How does Ezekiel 15:6 illustrate the consequences of unfaithfulness to God? 3. What does "like the wood of the vine" symbolize in Ezekiel 15:6? 4. How can we ensure our lives bear fruit, unlike the vine in Ezekiel? 5. What other scriptures warn against being unfruitful or spiritually barren? 6. How can we apply the lessons of Ezekiel 15:6 to our daily walk? 7. What does Ezekiel 15:6 reveal about God's judgment on unfruitfulness? 8. How does Ezekiel 15:6 compare Israel to a vine? 9. Why is the vine wood in Ezekiel 15:6 considered useless? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 15? 11. Why does Ezekiel 15:6–8 imply a total judgment on Jerusalem if other scriptures promise divine restoration? 12. Does the lack of historical or archaeological data supporting the vine metaphor undermine Ezekiel 15's credibility? 13. Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors? 14. John 15:6: How does a loving God reconcile casting away 'unfruitful branches' into fire with other biblical depictions of mercy? What Does Ezekiel 15:6 Mean Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says• The verse opens with God Himself speaking; the authority is unquestionable (cf. Isaiah 1:18–20). • When the covenant LORD speaks, His words carry both promise and warning (Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15). • By starting with “Therefore,” God links His verdict to Judah’s persistent unfaithfulness just described in Ezekiel 15:1-5. Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest • A grapevine is valuable for fruit, not lumber; once fruitless, it is inferior to sturdy forest trees (Isaiah 5:1-4). • Israel was meant to bear covenant fruit for God’s glory (Hosea 10:1), yet had become barren (Matthew 21:19). • Jesus later employs the same imagery, urging disciples to abide and bear fruit (John 15:1-5). Which I have given to the fire for fuel • Fruitless vine wood is only fit for burning; its destiny is destruction (John 15:6). • Fire pictures divine judgment (Lamentations 4:11; Hebrews 12:29). • God’s past dealings—such as the Babylonian incursions already begun (2 Kings 24:2)—show He keeps this warning literal. So I will give up the people of Jerusalem • Just as useless vine wood is cast into flames, so Jerusalem—once God’s treasured city—will face the fire of Babylon (Jeremiah 21:10). • “Give up” signals deliberate handing over, not mere abandonment; God remains sovereign even in judgment (Romans 1:24). • This handing over aims to purge and ultimately restore a remnant (Ezekiel 6:8-10; Romans 11:5). summary Ezekiel 15:6 teaches that a covenant people who refuse to bear the fruit of righteousness become as worthless as fruitless vine wood. God, always true to His Word, warns that such uselessness leads inevitably to judgment—illustrated by Jerusalem’s surrender to Babylon’s flames. Yet even in discipline, His purpose is redemptive, pressing His people toward genuine fruitfulness and faithful fellowship with Him. Hebrew Therefore,לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus this is what כֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Like כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the wood עֵץ־ (‘êṣ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of the vine הַגֶּ֙פֶן֙ (hag·ge·p̄en) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape among the trees בְּעֵ֣ץ (bə·‘êṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of the forest, הַיַּ֔עַר (hay·ya·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3293: A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb which אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: 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 Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to the fire לָאֵ֖שׁ (lā·’êš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire for fuel, לְאָכְלָ֑ה (lə·’āḵ·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 402: Food, eating so כֵּ֣ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus I will give up נָתַ֔תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the people יֹשְׁבֵ֖י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem. יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links Ezekiel 15:6 NIVEzekiel 15:6 NLT Ezekiel 15:6 ESV Ezekiel 15:6 NASB Ezekiel 15:6 KJV Ezekiel 15:6 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 15:6 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 15:6 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 15:6 French Bible Ezekiel 15:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 15:6 Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: As (Ezek. 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