Ezekiel 15:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, 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?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Useless vine wood becomes nothing more than firewood consumed by flames.
The Context of Ezekiel 15:4
The parable shows vine wood's inevitable fate as worthless fuel.
What Does Ezekiel 15:4 Mean?
When vine wood is cast into fire, the wood burns completely. The imagery is vivid: fire consumes the ends and the middle indiscriminately, leaving nothing intact. This describes the complete destruction of something already worthless.
The repeated question "Is it meet for any work?" drives home the point: vine wood has no value before burning, and destruction only renders it utterly valueless. It serves only one function—fuel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 15:4
What does Ezekiel 15:4 mean?
Useless vine wood becomes nothing more than firewood consumed by flames.
What is the context of Ezekiel 15:4?
The parable shows vine wood's inevitable fate as worthless fuel.