Ezekiel 15:3 kjv
Shall wood be taken thereof to do any work? or will men take a pin of it to hang any vessel thereon?
Ezekiel 15:3 nkjv
Is wood taken from it to make any object? Or can men make a peg from it to hang any vessel on?
Ezekiel 15:3 niv
Is wood ever taken from it to make anything useful? Do they make pegs from it to hang things on?
Ezekiel 15:3 esv
Is wood taken from it to make anything? Do people take a peg from it to hang any vessel on it?
Ezekiel 15:3 nlt
Can its wood be used for making things, like pegs to hang up pots and pans?
Ezekiel 15 3 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 15:3 | "Do they take a pin of wood from it to hang any vessel on?" | Ezekiel 15:3 (Literal Verse) |
| Isaiah 5:1-7 | The Parable of the Vineyard | Isaiah 5:1-7 (Fruitlessness) |
| Jeremiah 2:21 | "Yet I had planted you a choice vine, wholly a right seed." | Jeremiah 2:21 (Failed purpose) |
| John 15:1-8 | Jesus as the True Vine, branches bearing fruit | John 15:1-8 (Fruitfulness) |
| Hebrews 6:8 | "But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and next unto a curse;" | Hebrews 6:8 (Worthlessness) |
| Romans 3:10-12 | No one righteous, all have turned aside | Romans 3:10-12 (Inherent sin) |
| Psalm 80:15 | "And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself." | Psalm 80:15 (Divine planting) |
| Jeremiah 2:15 | "The lions had roared upon him, and yelled, and cast his landmarks by them." | Jeremiah 2:15 (Ravaging) |
| Ezekiel 16:46 | "Thine elder sister is Samaria, she and her daughters that lie on thy left hand: and thy younger sister, that dwelleth on thy right hand, is Sodom and her daughters." | Ezekiel 16:46 (Corrupt lineage) |
| Galatians 5:22-23 | The Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:22-23 (True fruit) |
| 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 | Body as temple of Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (Purpose) |
| Matthew 7:19 | "Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire." | Matthew 7:19 (Judgment) |
| Isaiah 10:33-34 | Judgment on Assyria | Isaiah 10:33-34 (Destruction) |
| Jeremiah 17:5-6 | Curse on him who trusts in man | Jeremiah 17:5-6 (Deception) |
| Ezekiel 23:45-47 | Judgment on Oholah and Oholibah | Ezekiel 23:45-47 (Justice) |
| Romans 11:17-21 | Grafting into the Olive Tree | Romans 11:17-21 (Spiritual life) |
| Mark 11:12-14 | Jesus curses the fig tree | Mark 11:12-14 (Barrenness) |
| Matthew 13:41-43 | The Parable of the Weeds | Matthew 13:41-43 (Separation) |
| Joel 1:7 | "He hath laid my vine waste, and barked my fig tree" | Joel 1:7 (Devastation) |
| Psalm 80:8-9 | The Vine from Egypt | Psalm 80:8-9 (God's provision) |
| Isaiah 5:2 | "He fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine" | Isaiah 5:2 (Care for Israel) |
| Ezekiel 19:10 | "Thy mother is like a vine planted by the waters" | Ezekiel 19:10 (Origin of strength) |
Ezekiel 15 verses
Ezekiel 15 3 Meaning
The verse signifies that Israel, like wood from a vine, is useless for any substantial construction or purpose. It is inherently unfruitful and fit only for the fire. This highlights their complete lack of intrinsic value and their judgment.
Ezekiel 15 3 Context
This verse is part of Ezekiel's prophecy against Jerusalem and Judah. Chapter 15 uses the metaphor of a vine to vividly portray Jerusalem's worthlessness due to its sinfulness. Historically, Judah, like a vine cultivated by God, was expected to produce fruit. However, it consistently failed to do so, turning instead to idolatry and political alliances, abandoning reliance on God. The prophecy was delivered during the siege of Jerusalem, adding a layer of immediate crisis to the message. The prophet uses this stark imagery to illustrate that the city and its people possess no inherent strength or purpose that would warrant its preservation. Instead, their destiny is utter destruction.
Ezekiel 15 3 Word analysis
"Do": Interrogative particle. Asks a question to emphasize the negative answer.
"they": Refers to those who might seek to use the wood.
"take": (Hebrew:
laqach- to take, get, receive, grasp, seize). Implies usefulness or utility."a pin": (Hebrew:
yether- remnant, surplus, rope, cord, string). Here refers to a stake or peg, something useful for hanging."of wood": (Hebrew:
ets- wood, tree, timber, gallows). Specifically identifies the material as wood."from it": Refers to the vine, emphasizing its origin.
"to hang": (Hebrew:
laqoal- to hang, attach, fasten). Denotes an action of affixing something."any vessel": (Hebrew:
keli- vessel, implement, utensil, armor, substance). Anything that could be held or supported."Does any one take from it a piece of wood for some purpose?": The question highlights the lack of utility.
"Does anyone try to fashion a prop or a beam from the vine?": Reinforces the uselessness of the vine for building or support.
"Can one utilize even a small part of the vine for a functional need?": Emphasizes the total worthlessness.
"Is there any portion of this wood that can be of service for any construction?": Broadens the scope of its uselessness beyond a simple pin.
Ezekiel 15 3 Bonus Section
The metaphor of the vine in scripture often represents Israel, nurtured by God. However, when that vine fails to bear fruit and turns to corruption, it becomes a subject of judgment, much like the unfruitful fig tree cursed by Jesus (Mark 11:12-14). The complete lack of utility underscores that the people have not only strayed from God's path but have also lost their core identity and purpose as God's chosen nation, becoming objects of divine retribution rather than vessels of His blessing.
Ezekiel 15 3 Commentary
The prophet uses a potent metaphor of the vine, once nurtured by God (Ps 80:8-15), but now utterly depleted of any inherent worth. The vine of Judah, despite God’s extensive care and planting with the "choicest vine" (Isa 5:2), has produced no good fruit (Isa 5:4). Therefore, it is not even suitable for the most basic and insignificant use, such as a peg on which to hang a tool or utensil. This contrasts sharply with a healthy vine, which produces fruit or whose wood, even after bearing fruit, could be used for construction (John 15:1-8). Jerusalem's current state is one of complete destitution of value, fit only for destruction, which the subsequent verse explains as being consumed by fire. This serves as a divine indictment on a people who have rejected their Maker and have become useless to His purposes, deserving only judgment.