The 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.
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Ezekiel 15:2
2 Son of man, What is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest?