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Ezequiel, 15

1. kai egeneto logoV kuriou proV me legwn

1. La palabra de Yahveh me fue dirigida en estos términos:

2. kai su uie anqrwpou ti an genoito to xulon thV ampelou ek pantwn twn xulwn twn klhmatwn twn ontwn en toiV xuloiV tou drumou

2. Hijo de hombre, ¿en qué vale más el leño de la vid que el leño de cualquier rama que haya entre los árboles del bosque?

3. ei lhmyontai ex authV xulon tou poihsai eiV ergasian ei lhmyontai ex authV passalon tou kremasai ep' auton pan skeuoV

3. ¿Se toma de él madera para hacer alguna cosa? ¿Se hace con él un gancho para colgar algún objeto?

4. parex puri dedotai eiV analwsin thn kat' eniauton kaqarsin ap' authV analiskei to pur kai ekleipei eiV teloV mh crhsimon estai eiV ergasian

4. No, se tira al fuego para que lo devore: el fuego devora los dos cabos; el centro está quemado, ¿sirve aún para hacer algo?

5. oude eti autou ontoV oloklhrou ouk estai eiV ergasian mh oti ean kai pur auto analwsh eiV teloV ei estai eti eiV ergasian

5. Si ya, cuando estaba intacto, no se podía hacer nada con él, ¡cuánto menos, cuando lo ha devorado el fuego y lo ha quemado, se podrá hacer con él alguna cosa!

6. dia touto eipon tade legei kurioV on tropon to xulon thV ampelou en toiV xuloiV tou drumou o dedwka auto tw puri eiV analwsin outwV dedwka touV katoikountaV ierousalhm

6. Por eso, así dice el Señor Yahveh: Lo mismo que el leño de la vid, entre los árboles del bosque, al cual he arrojado al fuego para que lo devore, así he entregado a los habitantes de Jerusalén.

7. kai dwsw to proswpon mou ep' autouV ek tou puroV exeleusontai kai pur autouV katafagetai kai epignwsontai oti egw kurioV en tw sthrisai me to proswpon mou ep' autouV

7. He vuelto mi rostro contra ellos. Han escapado al fuego, pero el fuego los devorará. Y sabréis que yo soy Yahveh, cuando vuelva mi rostro contra ellos.

8. kai dwsw thn ghn eiV afanismon anq' wn parepeson paraptwmati legei kurioV

8. Convertiré esta tierra en desolación, porque han cometido infidelidad, oráculo del Señor Yahveh.



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Footnotes:

15:1-5 - The Lord compares Jerusalem to a useless vine, which cannot even be used for making wood. Jerusalem's uselessness is related to her rebellion and lack of faithfulness to God (see also Isaiah 5:1-7 and John 15:5).

15:6-8 - God's judgment is announced upon Jerusalem, and the city will be destroyed. The city's lack of repentance and moral corruption lead to its judgment. God's justice is clear: those who reject His word will face His consequences (see also Lamentations 4:20-22 and Matthew 23:37-39).

Verses related to Ezequiel, 15:

Ezekiel chapter 15 compares Jerusalem to a useless vine. What lesson does God teach through this metaphor? This concise text questions the value of a vine that does not produce fruit. The chapter illustrates how Jerusalem, like the wood of the vine, is fit only for the fire of divine judgment. This analogy emphasizes God's expectation for spiritual fruitfulness and the consequences of unfaithfulness. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the principles of spiritual productivity presented in this metaphorical chapter.

John 15:6: "If anyone does not abide in me, he will be like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned." - Jesus uses a metaphor similar to that in Ezekiel 15:1-8, comparing unfaithful people to useless branches.

Romans 11:17-21: "If some branches have been cut off, and you, being a wild olive tree, have been grafted in among the others and now partake of the sap that comes from the root of the olive tree, do not boast against those branches. If you do, know that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you. [...] For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either." - Paul uses a tree metaphor similar to that in Ezekiel 15, warning against unfaithfulness.

Matthew 3:10: "The ax has already been placed at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." - John the Baptist uses a similar metaphor to that in Ezekiel 15, warning of impending judgment.

Psalms 80:8-16: "You brought a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and planted it. [...] Why did you tear down your fence, allowing everyone who passes by to pick up your grapes?" - This psalm uses the metaphor of the vine for Israel, similar to that of Ezekiel 15, contrasting God's care with the people's unfaithfulness.

Isaiah 5:1-7: "I will sing to my beloved a song of my beloved, about his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. [...] Well, the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the nation of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plantation that he loved. He expected justice, but there was bloodshed; He expected righteousness, but he heard cries of distress." - Isaiah uses a parable of the vineyard similar to the metaphor in Ezekiel 15 describing Israel's unfaithfulness.

FAQ:

What does the parable of the vine in Ezekiel 15 mean?

The parable of the vine shows that just as the vine is useless outside the land, Israel will be useless without obedience to God, and will be destroyed. (Ezekiel 15:1-8)

Why is the vine compared to Israel in Ezekiel 15?

The vine is compared to Israel because, just as the vine is worthless without being planted in the earth, Israel without God is worthless. (Ezekiel 15:2)

What does the destruction of the vine symbolize for Israel in Ezekiel 15?

The destruction of the vine symbolizes God's punishment for those who reject His word, resulting in uselessness and destruction. (Ezekiel 15:6-7)

How does the futility of the vine apply to God's people in Ezekiel 15?

The futility of the vine represents Israel's inability to fulfill its mission to be a light to the nations without faithfulness to God. (Ezekiel 15:4-5)

What does God teach about the futility of idolatry in Ezekiel 15?

The parable of the vine teaches that idolatry and disobedience to God make Israel useless, like a dry and worthless vine. (Ezekiel 15:3-5)


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