Ezekiel 15:2

"The LORD’s word came to me, saying,"

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 15:2 begins with a divine message directed to Ezekiel, indicating that the Lord is about to communicate something significant. For the original Israelite audience, this opening would evoke the familiar prophetic pattern where God speaks through His prophets. The imagery of a branch or vine (which also appears in other passages like Jeremiah 23:5 and Isaiah 14:19) highlights the importance of Israel as God's chosen people, emphasizing their role and destiny within his covenant.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The vine ... -The image is grounded on a well-known figurePsalms 80:8;Isaiah 5:0. The comparison is not between the vine and other trees, but between the wood of the vine and the wood of other trees.

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