Ezekiel 34:29Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

He declares that He will bring forth in them a glorious shoot of peace, which is affirmed in the Gospel when it states, "I am the true vine" (John 15:1). They will no longer suffer from hunger upon the earth. Indeed, there exists a famine on the land— a famine of hearing God's word. This will no longer occur under the Good Shepherd, the glorious Shoot, and the proclamation of the word by all. Under the cultivation of peace, they shall no longer endure disgrace from the nations, and they will not have to face the question, "Where is their God?" (Psalm 113:10).

I will establish a tranquil garden in their name. The prophet Isaiah states: A shoot will arise from the stump of Jesse; a blossom will emerge from its roots; and the Spirit of God will rest upon Him (Is. 11:1, 2). He further notes that this root of Jesse will serve as a leader for the nations, and in Him, the Gentiles will place their faith, resting in His glory (Is. 11:10). The Lord elucidated this by declaring, I am the true vine, and you are the branches (John 15:1, 5). In the Song of Songs, the bride expresses, As the apple tree stands out among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the sons (Song of Songs 2:3).