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Ezekiel 15:5
World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible
Behold, when it was whole, it was suitable for no work. How much less, when the fire has devoured it, and it has been burnt, will it yet be suitable for any work?”
Even when it was whole, it could not be made useful. How much less can it ever be useful when the fire has consumed it and charred it!