Ezekiel 15:5

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

完全的时候尚且不合乎什么工用，何况被火烧坏，还能合乎什么工用吗？」

这是什么意思？

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.

儿童解释

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.

历史背景

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.

今日应用

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.

主题

• disobedience
• judgment
• usefulness
• punishment
• vine imagery
• exile

相关经文

• Ezekiel 20:47
• Amos 4:9
• Isaiah 1:8
• Matthew 7:17
• Romans 11:17

常见问题

Who is Ezekiel and why did he write this verse?

Ezekiel was a prophet who wrote during the Babylonian exile. He wrote to remind the Israelites of their disobedience and the consequences they faced.

What does the vine symbolize in this verse?

The vine symbolizes the people of Israel. Even when they were at their best, they were not useful, and their condition worsened with punishment.

How can this verse be relevant in modern times?

It can remind individuals and communities that if they are not contributing positively in their best state, their condition may worsen when they face difficulties.

What does this verse teach us about God's judgment?

It shows that God's judgment is based on the people's actions and their unwillingness to improve, even when they are in their best condition.