“In verses 1 to 7 of this chapter, Isaiah gives us his famous ‘Song of the Vineyard,’ variously described as a parable or an allegory. By means of it the prophet effectively portrays to his people the love, energy, and kindness which God has extended to them, but which they have repaid with base ingratitude and rebellious conduct. Because of this, they are threatened with dire retribution” (Sperry, Book of Mormon Compendium, 185).