Ezekiel 15:3

Ezekiel 15:3 Meaning and Explanation

Shall wood be taken thereof to do any work? or will men take a pin of it to hang any vessel thereon?

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Vine wood is useless for practical work or craftsmanship.

The Context of Ezekiel 15:3

The parable illustrates vine wood's complete lack of utility.

What Does Ezekiel 15:3 Mean?

Unlike strong timbers, vine wood is weak and brittle. It cannot be fashioned into structural pieces or even simple tools. The "pin" (peg) that might hold a vessel would snap under weight, making vine wood utterly impractical for human purposes.

The rhetorical questions expect a negative answer: no one uses vine wood for work. Its only value lies in bearing grapes; stripped of fruit, it becomes worthless scrap.

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What does Ezekiel 15:3 mean?

Vine wood is useless for practical work or craftsmanship.

What is the context of Ezekiel 15:3?

The parable illustrates vine wood's complete lack of utility.

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