Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The word of the LORD came to me: New Living Translation Then this message came to me from the LORD: English Standard Version And the word of the LORD came to me: Berean Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, King James Bible And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, New King James Version Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: New American Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1995 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1977 Then the word of the LORD came to me saying, Legacy Standard Bible Then the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, Amplified Bible And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: “ American Standard Version And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Contemporary English Version Some time later, the LORD said: English Revised Version And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke his word to me. He said, Good News Translation The LORD spoke to me. International Standard Version This message came to me from the LORD: NET Bible The word of the LORD came to me: New Heart English Bible The word of the LORD came to me, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the word of the LORD came to me, saying, World English Bible Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a word of YHWH to me, saying, Young's Literal Translation And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying: Smith's Literal Translation And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: New American Bible The word of the LORD came to me: New Revised Standard Version The word of the LORD came to me: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem the Useless Vine1Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any other branch among the trees in the forest?… Cross References John 15:1-6 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ... Matthew 21:33-41 Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ... Romans 11:17-24 Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... Psalm 80:8-16 You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. ... Hosea 10:1 Israel was a luxuriant vine, yielding fruit for himself. The more his fruit increased, the more he increased the altars. The better his land produced, the better he made the sacred pillars. Jeremiah 2:21 I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? Luke 13:6-9 Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ... Isaiah 27:2-6 In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. / I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; / I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground. ... Mark 12:1-9 Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. ... Deuteronomy 32:32-33 But their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. / Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras. Isaiah 44:9-20 All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ... 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ... Hebrews 6:7-8 For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. Jeremiah 5:10 Go up through her vineyards and ravage them, but do not finish them off. Strip off her branches, for they do not belong to the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jump to Previous WordJump to Next WordEzekiel 15 1. By the unfitness of the vine branch for any work6. is shown the rejection of Jerusalem Then the word of the LORD: This phrase indicates a divine revelation or message directly from God. In the context of Ezekiel, it underscores the prophet's role as a mouthpiece for God, emphasizing the authority and authenticity of the message. The phrase is common in prophetic literature, highlighting the direct communication between God and His prophets (e.g., Jeremiah 1:4, Isaiah 38:4). came to me: saying: Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's messages, which he conveys to the Israelites. His role is to communicate God's judgment and hope. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who speaks to Ezekiel, providing divine revelation and guidance. Yahweh is central to the message, emphasizing His authority and relationship with His people. 3. Israel Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Israel is the implied audience of the message. The nation is often depicted as a vine or vineyard in prophetic literature, symbolizing their relationship with God. 4. Babylonian Exile The historical context in which Ezekiel prophesied. The exile was a period of punishment and reflection for Israel, as they were removed from their land due to disobedience. 5. Jerusalem The city that represents the heart of Israel's spiritual and political life. Its destruction and the exile of its people are central themes in Ezekiel's prophecies. Teaching Points The Importance of Divine RevelationGod's word is the foundation for understanding His will and purpose. Just as Ezekiel received God's word, believers today must seek and value Scripture as the ultimate guide for life. The Role of the Prophet Prophets like Ezekiel were called to deliver God's messages, often of judgment and hope. Believers are also called to be messengers of God's truth, sharing the gospel and living out its implications. The Consequences of Unfaithfulness Israel's exile serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God. Believers must remain faithful, understanding that disobedience leads to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. God's Sovereignty and Justice The LORD's communication with Ezekiel underscores His sovereign control and just nature. Trusting in God's justice and sovereignty provides comfort and assurance, even in times of discipline. Hope and Restoration While Ezekiel's messages often focus on judgment, they also point to future restoration. Believers can find hope in God's promises of redemption and renewal through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 15:1?2. How does Ezekiel 15:1 illustrate Israel's spiritual fruitfulness or lack thereof? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's expectations from Ezekiel 15:1? 4. How does Ezekiel 15:1 connect with John 15:5 about bearing fruit? 5. In what ways can we ensure our lives are fruitful for God's kingdom? 6. How can Ezekiel 15:1 inspire us to evaluate our spiritual productivity today? 7. What is the significance of the vine imagery in Ezekiel 15:1-8? 8. How does Ezekiel 15:1-8 reflect God's judgment on Jerusalem? 9. Why does God compare Israel to a useless vine in Ezekiel 15:1-8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 15? 11. Is there any evidence that Ezekiel 15 was edited or added later, indicating multiple sources or authors? 12. Are you fully committed to following God's teachings? 13. Ezekiel 44:2 says the East Gate is permanently shut due to the Lord's presence--what historical or archaeological evidence supports the idea of a gate sealed forever? 14. How should we live according to God's commandments? What Does Ezekiel 15:1 Mean Then• This single word links what follows to what has already been revealed. The Lord has just finished confronting Judah’s elders over idolatry (Ezekiel 14), and “then” alerts us to a fresh installment in the same unfolding conversation. • Scripture often uses similar transitions to mark God’s continuing dialogue with His people (cf. “After these things” in Genesis 15:1; Revelation 4:1). • “Then” reminds us that God’s dealings with us are orderly and purposeful, not random (Romans 8:28). The word • What Ezekiel is about to hear is not a dream, impression, or opinion; it is “the word,” a concrete, verbal revelation (Isaiah 55:10-11). • Throughout the book this phrase occurs repeatedly (Ezekiel 1:3; 6:1; 12:1), underscoring the consistency of God’s communication. • Because it is God’s word, it carries the same authority and reliability affirmed elsewhere (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12). of the LORD • The source is “the LORD” (YHWH), Israel’s covenant-keeping God (Exodus 3:14-15). • His covenant name stresses both His self-existence and His faithfulness (Malachi 3:6). • The authority behind the forthcoming parable about the useless vine (Ezekiel 15:2-8) rests not in Ezekiel’s creativity but in the Lord’s own character (Psalm 33:9). came to me • God initiates; Ezekiel only receives. This highlights the prophet’s role as a conduit, not an originator (2 Peter 1:21). • “Came” shows God’s closeness—He draws near to speak specifically to His servant (Ezekiel 1:3; Amos 3:7). • By recording that the word “came,” Ezekiel testifies to a real moment in real time, reinforcing the historicity of the message. saying • The verb points forward: God is about to speak sentences that must be heard and heeded (Jeremiah 7:25; John 12:49-50). • It signals that what follows (Ezekiel 15:2-8) is not mere commentary but divine proclamation demanding response (Revelation 2:7). • The participle “saying” keeps the focus on God’s active voice, reminding us that His word still speaks today (Hebrews 3:7-8). summary Ezekiel 15:1 is more than an introductory line. Each phrase underscores key truths: God speaks in sequence and purpose (“Then”); His message is concrete and authoritative (“the word”); it originates from the covenant Lord Himself (“of the LORD”); it is delivered personally to a chosen servant (“came to me”); and it is meant to be heard and obeyed (“saying”). Before we even reach the parable of the vine, verse 1 teaches that every prophetic warning rests on the sure, living voice of God who still calls His people to listen and respond. Hebrew Then the wordדְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to me, אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to saying, לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Ezekiel 15:1 NIVEzekiel 15:1 NLT Ezekiel 15:1 ESV Ezekiel 15:1 NASB Ezekiel 15:1 KJV Ezekiel 15:1 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 15:1 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 15:1 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 15:1 French Bible Ezekiel 15:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 15:1 The word of Yahweh came to me (Ezek. Eze Ezk) |