{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/cmt/wesley/eze015.htm","path":"bib/cmt/wesley/eze015.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/cmt/wesley/eze015.htm","text":"Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]\n \nEzekiel 15:2\n \neze 15:2\nThe vine - tree - Israel is here compared to a vine, which, when fruitless, is utterly unprofitable. This the prophet minds them of to humble them, and awaken them to fruitfulness. A branch - One branch of a tree in the forest is of more use than the whole vine - tree is, except for its fruit. \nEzekiel 15:3\n \neze 15:3\nA pin - Will it afford even a pin to drive into a wall or post, on which you may safely fasten any weight. \nEzekiel 15:4\n \neze 15:4\nFor fuel - When for its barrenness it is cut down, it is fit only to burn. \nEzekiel 15:6\n \neze 15:6\nGiven - Doomed for food to the fire. \nEzekiel 15:8\n \neze 15:8\nBecause - They have been so perpetually trespassing, that it seems a continued act.","title":"Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Ezekiel: Ezekiel Chapter 15","type":"page"}