Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Olive Trees » Illustrative » (gleaning of,) of the remnant of grace
There will be some left behind, like when an olive tree is beaten -- two or three ripe olives remain toward the very top, four or five on its fruitful branches," says the Lord God of Israel.
This is what will happen throughout the earth, among the nations. It will be like when they beat an olive tree, and just a few olives are left at the end of the harvest.
Vineyards » Illustrative » (gleaning grapes of,) of the elect
This is what will happen throughout the earth, among the nations. It will be like when they beat an olive tree, and just a few olives are left at the end of the harvest.