Ezekiel 15:5
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)
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The verse is from Ezekiel and speaks about a vine that, even when whole, wasn't useful for any work. Once burned, it becomes even less useful. The key message is that if something is not useful in its best state, it won't be useful after it's damaged.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you have a toy that's not very fun to play with even when it's brand new. Now, if the toy gets broken, it won't be any fun at all. This is like the vine Ezekiel talks about—useless even when it's good, and even more useless when it's broken.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the people of Israel who were being punished for their disobedience and idolatry. The audience was likely the exiled Jews who were questioning their future.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Consider a situation where someone is already not contributing positively to a team, and then they face a setback. This verse reminds us that if someone is not helpful in their best condition, they might not contribute at all after facing difficulties.