Vines and trees are symbols of prosperity because ti takes a long time to cultivate them.
Fig trees are unique because they produce fruit before they get leaves.
Like Job, bad things should not be construed as evidence of wickedness on the part of those who suffer.
| Pieces | Interpretation | Application |
| Fig Tree | Israel (the people) | us |
| Vineyard | Israel (the land) | world |
| owner | God | Christ |
| dresser | Christ | church |
| fruit | substance | do not ignore the substance for the ceremony |
| leaves | appearance of good | appearance will follow the substance |