Judges 9:14
"“The vine said to them, ‘Should I leave my new wine, which cheers God and man, and go to wave back and forth over the trees?’"
Key Reflection
This verse metaphorically contrasts the beneficial role of the vine, which provides life-giving wine that brings joy to both God and people, with the destructive nature of Abimelech's supporters represented by the bramble. The vine’s refusal symbolizes the preference for positive influence over harm and corruption.
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