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.
Original Language Analysis
לָכֵ֗ן
H3651
לָכֵ֗ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 19
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
כֹּ֤ה
H3541
כֹּ֤ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּעֵ֣ץ
among the trees
H6086
בְּעֵ֣ץ
among the trees
Strong's:
H6086
Word #:
7 of 19
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
בְּעֵ֣ץ
among the trees
H6086
בְּעֵ֣ץ
among the trees
Strong's:
H6086
Word #:
9 of 19
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
הַיַּ֔עַר
of the forest
H3293
הַיַּ֔עַר
of the forest
Strong's:
H3293
Word #:
10 of 19
a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָתַ֔תִּי
so will I give
H5414
נָתַ֔תִּי
so will I give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
12 of 19
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
כֵּ֣ן
H3651
כֵּ֣ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
15 of 19
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
נָתַ֔תִּי
so will I give
H5414
נָתַ֔תִּי
so will I give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
16 of 19
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
17 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
Jerusalem had unique covenant advantages—the temple, Davidic dynasty, Torah, and prophets. Greater privilege brings greater accountability, as Jesus later taught in Matthew 11:20-24.
Questions for Reflection
- How does access to Scripture, Christian teaching, and Gospel proclamation increase your accountability before God?
- Are you bearing fruit proportionate to the spiritual advantages you've been given?
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Analysis & Commentary
God directly applies the parable: Jerusalem's inhabitants are the fruitless vine destined for fire. The phrase 'set my face against them' appears throughout Ezekiel (14:8, 15:7) signifying irreversible judgment. This doesn't contradict God's mercy but reveals that persistent rebellion exhausts patience, especially for those with covenant privileges (Amos 3:2).