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Ezekiel 15:5 bbe — Truly, before it was cut down, it was not used for any purpose: how much less, when the fire has made a meal of it and…

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"Truly, before it was cut down, it was not used for any purpose: how much less, when the fire has made a meal of it and it is burned, will it be made into anything?"

— Ezekiel 15:5, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 15 — Context

2

Son of man, what is the vine-tree more than any branching tree which is among the trees of the woods?

3

Will its wood be used for any work? do men make of it a pin for hanging any vessel on?

4

See, it is put into the fire for burning: the fire has made a meal of its two ends and the middle part of it is burned; is it good for any work?

5

Truly, before it was cut down, it was not used for any purpose: how much less, when the fire has made a meal of it and it is burned, will it be made into anything?

6

For this cause the Lord has said: Like the vine-tree among the trees of the woods which I have given to the fire for burning, so will I give the people of Jerusalem.

7

And my face will be turned against them; and though they have come out of the fire they will be burned up by it; and it will be clear to you that I am the Lord when my face is turned against them.

8

And I will make the land a waste because they have done evil, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 15:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 15:5 say?
Ezekiel 15:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly, before it was cut down, it was not used for any purpose: how much less, when the fire has made a meal of it and it is burned, will it be made into anything?”
Where is Ezekiel 15:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 15:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 15, verse 5.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 15:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 15:5 in?
Ezekiel 15:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 15:5?
Ezekiel 15:5 reads (BBE): “Truly, before it was cut down, it was not used for any purpose: how much less, when the fire has made a meal of it and it is burned, will it be made into anything?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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