By the vine our Lord symbolizes the spiritual union existing between Himself and believers (John 15:1–6), unfruitful branches being mere professors. The quick growth of the vine is a symbol of the growth of saints in grace (Hos. 14:7); its rich clusters, of the graces of the saints (Song of Sol. 7:8); the worthlessness of its wood, of the unprofitableness of the wicked (Ezek. 15:2–3, 6); a vine putting forth fruit but not bringing it to maturity is representative of Israel not answering the rightful